SASSA Payment Dates 2025/2026
SASSA’s payment calendar for 2025 covers the calendar year. Below are the official payment dates for the 2025/2026 financial year (April 2025 – March 2026). Payments are processed starting with Older Persons Grants, followed by Disability Grants, and then Children’s Grants. Funds may take 1-2 days to reflect depending on your bank or collection method.
Now, if you want to know more about the process, you can check the status of your SASSA Grants with this article.
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Payment Dates for 2025
| Month | Older Persons Grant | Disability Grant | Children’s Grants | Day Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | 3 January | 6 January | 7 January | Friday start, skips weekend. |
| February 2025 | 4 February | 5 February | 6 February | Tuesday to Thursday. |
| March 2025 | 4 March | 5 March | 6 March | Same pattern. |
| April 2025 | 2 April | 3 April | 4 April | Wednesday to Friday. |
| May 2025 | 6 May | 7 May | 8 May | Tuesday to Thursday. |
| June 2025 | 3 June | 4 June | 5 June | Tuesday to Thursday. |
| July 2025 | 2 July | 3 July | 4 July | Wednesday to Friday. |
| August 2025 | 5 August | 6 August | 7 August | Tuesday to Thursday. |
| September 2025 | 2 September | 3 September | 4 September | Tuesday to Thursday; biometric enrollment started this month. |
| October 2025 | 2 October | 3 October | 6 October | Thursday to Monday, skips weekend. |
| November 2025 | 4 November | 5 November | 6 November | Tuesday to Thursday. |
| December 2025 | 2 December | 3 December | 4 December | Tuesday to Thursday. |
Important Information
- Payment Dates: If a payment date falls on a weekend or public holiday, it shifts to the next business day (e.g., October 2025 skips the weekend).
- Grant Amounts (as of April 2025):
- Older Persons: R2,315 (R2,335 if 75+)
- Disability: R2,315
- Child Support: R560 per child
- Social Relief of Distress (SRD): R370
- Application Process: Visit a SASSA office with your ID, proof of address, and income details. Processing may take up to three months, but approved payments are backdated.
- Proxies: If you cannot visit in person, a proxy can assist with the application process.
- Payment Methods: SASSA has transitioned to new Postbank Black Cards (old Gold Cards phased out by March 2025). Ensure your details are updated.
- Anti-Fraud Measures: Biometric enrollment began in September 2025 to enhance security, though it caused some delays.
- Check Status: For more details or to check your grant status, visit SASSA’s official website.