SASSA Payment Dates for February 2027
These dates come from SASSA’s 2026/27 payment schedule, approved by National Treasury.
SASSA Payment Dates for February 2027
| Grant | Payment date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | 2 February 2027 | Tuesday |
| Disability Grant | 3 February 2027 | Wednesday |
| Children’s Grants | 4 February 2027 | Thursday |
| Exception payments | 5 February 2027 | Friday |
| SRD R370 | No single date | Check your own SRD status |
Grant-in-Aid is paid on the same day as the main grant it is linked to.
Grant Amounts in February 2027
February 2027 is still in the 2026/27 financial year, so amounts are the same as since April 2026.
| Grant | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant (60 to 74) | R2,400 |
| Older Persons Grant (75 and older) | R2,420 |
| Disability Grant | R2,400 |
| Care Dependency Grant | R2,400 |
| War Veterans Grant | R2,420 |
| Foster Child Grant | R1,290 |
| Child Support Grant | R580 |
| Grant-in-Aid | R580 |
| SRD grant | R370 |
New amounts are usually announced in the February Budget and paid from April. See SASSA grant increase 2027.
SRD R370 in February 2027
The SRD grant is paid separately after each month’s application is approved. Check your February status on srd.sassa.gov.za with your ID number and the cellphone number you applied with.
Do You Have to Withdraw on Payment Day?
No. The money stays in your account until you need it. Queues are usually shorter a few days after payment day.
What If Your Payment Is Late?
- Check that the date for your grant type has passed.
- Look at your bank statement, not only the balance.
- Check for an SMS from SASSA about a review.
- Call SASSA on 0800 60 10 11. See all SASSA contact numbers.
Payment Dates Before and After February
| Grant | January 2027 | February 2027 | March 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | 5 January | 2 February | 2 March |
| Disability Grant | 6 January | 3 February | 3 March |
| Children’s Grants | 7 January | 4 February | 4 March |
See January 2027 and March 2027.
SASSA February 2027 Questions
When is the old age grant paid in February 2027?
On Tuesday, 2 February 2027.
When is the Child Support Grant paid in February 2027?
On Thursday, 4 February 2027.
When is the Disability Grant paid in February 2027?
On Wednesday, 3 February 2027.
Will grants increase in February 2027?
No. Increases are usually paid from April, after the February Budget.