SASSA Payment Dates 2026/2027/2028
Confirmed SASSA dates and future payment schedule updates
SASSA publishes payment dates for Older Persons, Disability and Children’s Grants. The official 2026/27 calendar currently confirms dates from April 2026 through March 2027. Later 2027 and 2028 dates will only be added once SASSA officially announces them.
The next regular SASSA payment cycle after August 2026 starts on 2 September 2026 for Older Persons Grants, 3 September for Disability Grants and 4 September for Children’s Grants. SASSA has already confirmed regular grant dates through March 2027. Dates from April 2027 onward and all 2028 dates have not yet been officially announced.
SASSA Payment Dates 2026
SASSA’s current official financial-year schedule confirms regular social grant payment dates from April through December 2026, followed by January to March 2027.
The April to August dates below have already passed. September to December remain upcoming payment dates at the time this page is being prepared.
| Month | Older Persons Grant | Disability Grant | Children’s Grants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 2 April 2026 | 7 April 2026 | 8 April 2026 | Confirmed |
| May 2026 | 5 May 2026 | 6 May 2026 | 7 May 2026 | Confirmed |
| June 2026 | 2 June 2026 | 3 June 2026 | 4 June 2026 | Confirmed |
| July 2026 | 2 July 2026 | 3 July 2026 | 6 July 2026 | Confirmed |
| August 2026 | 4 August 2026 | 5 August 2026 | 6 August 2026 | Confirmed |
| September 2026 | 2 September 2026 | 3 September 2026 | 4 September 2026 | Confirmed |
| October 2026 | 2 October 2026 | 5 October 2026 | 6 October 2026 | Confirmed |
| November 2026 | 3 November 2026 | 4 November 2026 | 5 November 2026 | Confirmed |
| December 2026 | 2 December 2026 | 3 December 2026 | 4 December 2026 | Confirmed |
The official 2026 schedule lists the December cycle as 2 December for Older Persons Grants, 3 December for Disability Grants and 4 December for Children’s Grants.
SASSA Payment Dates 2027
SASSA has officially confirmed the first three months of 2027 because they fall within the 2026/27 financial-year payment calendar.
| Month | Older Persons Grant | Disability Grant | Children’s Grants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | 5 January 2027 | 6 January 2027 | 7 January 2027 | Confirmed |
| February 2027 | 2 February 2027 | 3 February 2027 | 4 February 2027 | Confirmed |
| March 2027 | 2 March 2027 | 3 March 2027 | 4 March 2027 | Confirmed |
| April 2027 | Official payment dates not yet announced | Waiting | ||
| May 2027 | Official payment dates not yet announced | Waiting | ||
| June 2027 | Official payment dates not yet announced | Waiting | ||
| July 2027 | Official payment dates not yet announced | Waiting | ||
| August 2027 | Official payment dates not yet announced | Waiting | ||
| September 2027 | Official payment dates not yet announced | Waiting | ||
| October 2027 | Official payment dates not yet announced | Waiting | ||
| November 2027 | Official payment dates not yet announced | Waiting | ||
| December 2027 | Official payment dates not yet announced | Waiting | ||
SASSA considers weekends, public holidays and payment-system conditions when setting the calendar. A date that appears likely from a previous year’s pattern is not an official payment date until SASSA publishes it.
SASSA Payment Dates 2028
No official SASSA payment dates have been published for these months yet.
No official SASSA payment calendar has been announced for these months yet.
Dates will be added to this page once SASSA publishes the relevant payment calendar. Any exact 2028 payment dates circulating before an official announcement should be treated as unconfirmed.
Which Grant Is Paid First?
SASSA staggers normal social grant payments instead of paying every beneficiary on one day.
The official schedule is normally published in this order:
- Older Persons Grants
- Disability Grants
- Children’s Grants
It publishes the staggered payment cycle using the Older Persons, Disability and Children’s Grant categories. Check your own grant and payment method if you are unsure which payment cycle applies.
For information about each grant, see Type of SASSA Grants .
Why Do SASSA Payment Dates Change Each Month?
The payment cycle does not always start on the second day of the month. SASSA uses several scheduling rules when setting the calendar.
SASSA’s current scheduling approach avoids making the normal grant payment date the first day of the month.
The current scheduling criteria state that payment dates should not normally be set on a Monday.
Dates are adjusted so scheduled grant payments do not fall over a weekend.
Public holidays and the day immediately after a holiday can affect the date selected.
This explains why, for example, the October 2026 cycle starts on 2 October for Older Persons Grants but Disability and Children’s Grant payments continue on 5 and 6 October.
Do not assume Older Persons will always be paid on the second, Disability on the third and Children’s Grants on the fourth. Use the actual date published for each month.
SASSA SRD R370 Payment Dates
The COVID-19 SRD R370 does not use the standard Older Persons, Disability and Children’s Grant payment calendar shown above.
Successful SRD applicants should check their individual SRD status and payment information through the official SRD system.
The current SRD R370 provision has been extended through 31 March 2027.
An applicant can be approved for one month and have a different outcome in another month because SRD eligibility is assessed under its own rules.
SRD payment information must be checked separately.
Do You Have to Withdraw Your Grant on Payment Day?
No. Once grant money has been deposited into the beneficiary’s account, there is no need to withdraw all of it immediately on the scheduled payment date.
You do not have to withdraw the grant as soon as the payment becomes available.
Funds already deposited into the account remain available for later access.
Where your account and card support it, consider normal electronic or retail payment options instead of withdrawing all the cash.
Beneficiaries do not lose money simply because they did not withdraw it on the first payment day.
Where Can SASSA Grant Money Be Paid?
The payment method depends on the beneficiary’s current approved arrangement.
This can include:
- An approved bank account.
- Postbank payment arrangements.
- Other authorised payment arrangements where applicable.
If you still have an older SASSA payment card, read SASSA Gold Card and Postbank Black Card for the current card migration information.
What If Your SASSA Payment Is Late?
A missing payment does not always mean the grant has been permanently stopped.
Older Persons, Disability and Children’s Grants are paid on different days.
A review, suspension or application problem can affect the payment.
Confirm whether the money has entered the account before assuming SASSA did not pay it.
A beneficiary selected for a review may have a different payment process or need to provide information.
Have your ID and grant information available when asking for assistance.
Use How to Check Your SASSA Grant Status if you need to investigate the grant first.
What If Your SASSA Grant Is Under Review?
SASSA can review beneficiaries to confirm that they still satisfy the requirements for a social grant.
A review can involve checking:
- Identity information.
- Income or assets.
- Banking information.
- Medical circumstances where applicable.
- Other eligibility information.
Do not assume that the standard payment table overrides an individual review notice or a special payment arrangement announced for reviewed beneficiaries.
Useful SASSA Payment and Status Guides
Applications, eligibility, grant types, payments and beneficiary help.
Compare Older Persons, Disability, Child Support and other grant types.
Check an application or investigate a grant-payment problem.
Change or correct payment details for the SRD R370.
Understand why an SRD month may be declined and what action may be available.
What to do when you disagree with an SRD rejection.
Visit the SASSA category for grant applications, payment information, status checks, SRD help and beneficiary updates.
SASSA Payment Date Questions
What are the next SASSA payment dates?
The next confirmed regular payment cycle is 2 September 2026 for Older Persons Grants, 3 September 2026 for Disability Grants and 4 September 2026 for Children’s Grants.
When is the Older Persons Grant paid in September 2026?
The official SASSA date for the Older Persons Grant in September 2026 is Wednesday, 2 September 2026.
When is the Disability Grant paid in September 2026?
The official Disability Grant payment date for September 2026 is Thursday, 3 September 2026.
When are Children’s Grants paid in September 2026?
The official Children’s Grant payment date for September 2026 is Friday, 4 September 2026.
What are the SASSA payment dates for October 2026?
Older Persons Grants are scheduled for 2 October 2026, Disability Grants for 5 October 2026 and Children’s Grants for 6 October 2026.
What are the SASSA payment dates for November 2026?
The confirmed November 2026 dates are 3 November for Older Persons Grants, 4 November for Disability Grants and 5 November for Children’s Grants.
What are the SASSA payment dates for December 2026?
The confirmed December 2026 dates are 2 December for Older Persons Grants, 3 December for Disability Grants and 4 December for Children’s Grants.
What are the SASSA payment dates for January 2027?
Older Persons Grants are scheduled for 5 January 2027, Disability Grants for 6 January and Children’s Grants for 7 January.
What are the SASSA payment dates for February 2027?
The confirmed dates are 2 February 2027 for Older Persons Grants, 3 February for Disability Grants and 4 February for Children’s Grants.
What are the SASSA payment dates for March 2027?
The confirmed dates are 2 March 2027 for Older Persons Grants, 3 March for Disability Grants and 4 March for Children’s Grants.
Are April 2027 SASSA payment dates available?
Not yet. SASSA has currently confirmed regular grant dates only through March 2027. April 2027 should not be given an exact date until the next official payment calendar is published.
Are SASSA payment dates for the whole of 2027 confirmed?
No. January, February and March 2027 are confirmed through the current 2026/27 financial-year calendar. Dates from April to December 2027 have not yet been officially announced.
What are the SASSA payment dates for 2028?
Official SASSA payment dates for 2028 have not yet been announced. Exact dates should not be guessed before SASSA publishes the relevant calendar.
Why are SASSA payment dates different each month?
SASSA considers weekends, public holidays and payment-system requirements when setting its staggered monthly payment schedule.
Which SASSA grant is paid first?
The regular schedule normally starts with Older Persons Grants, followed by Disability Grants and then Children’s Grants.
Is the SRD R370 paid on the Children’s Grant payment date?
No. The SRD R370 uses a separate payment process. Applicants should check their individual SRD status and payment information through the official SRD system.
Do I have to withdraw my SASSA grant on payment day?
No. Once the money has been deposited into the beneficiary’s account, it remains available and does not have to be withdrawn in full on the first payment day.
What should I do if my SASSA grant is not paid on the expected date?
First confirm the correct date for your grant category, check your grant status and payment account, and check whether SASSA has placed your grant under review. Contact SASSA if the payment remains missing.
SASSA Payment Help
Grant payment missing?
Check the official payment date and your account before travelling to a SASSA office. If the date has passed and the money is still missing, check your grant status and contact SASSA with your ID and grant information available.
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