SASSA Payment Dates
Use this SASSA payment dates 2026/27 calendar to check when older persons grants, disability grants and children’s grants are scheduled for payment.
Permanent SASSA grants are paid in groups each month. This page also shows the current 2026/27 grant amounts. SRD R370 does not follow one fixed public payment date for everyone.
Quick Answer
SASSA permanent grant payments are normally staggered over three payment groups: older persons first, disability grants next, and children’s grants after that.
For June 2026, older persons grants are scheduled for 2 June 2026, disability grants for 3 June 2026, and children’s grants for 4 June 2026.
Current 2026/27 grant amounts include R2,400 for older persons under 75, disability and care dependency grants, R580 for child support and grant-in-aid, and R370 for SRD.
2026/27 SASSA Payment Calendar
Choose a grant group to filter the calendar. On mobile, use the dropdown below; the page will jump to the filtered payment dates after selection.
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
July 2026
August 2026
September 2026
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
SRD R370 Payment Guidance
SRD R370 is not paid to everyone on one public date. Your SRD payment depends on your monthly status result, banking verification, processing and whether a pay date appears for that month.
If you are checking SRD only, use the SASSA status check page to check your month’s result and pay date if available.
Official schedule source: SA Government News: SASSA announces 2026/27 social grant payment dates.
Current SASSA Grant Amounts for 2026/27
These are the monthly SASSA grant amounts for the 2026/27 financial year. The amounts below apply from April 2026, unless a later increase is noted.
For beneficiaries aged 60 to 74.
For older persons aged 75 and above.
Monthly disability grant amount from April 2026.
For qualifying children who need permanent care or support.
Monthly war veterans grant amount from April 2026.
From April 2026. This is expected to increase to R1,300 from October 2026.
Monthly child support grant amount from April 2026.
Monthly grant-in-aid amount from April 2026.
SRD remains separate from the permanent grant payment calendar.
Amount source: Department of Social Development / SASSA 2026/27 announcement.
How to Use This Payment Calendar
The calendar is split by month because each grant group is paid on a different day. This makes it easier to see your payment window without reading a long table.
Why Some Payment Dates Shift
SASSA avoids payment dates that fall on weekends, public holidays, Mondays, the first day of the month or directly after a public holiday where this could affect payment system flow.
This is why some months do not follow the simple 2nd, 3rd and 4th pattern. For example, April 2026 has a longer gap between the older persons payment and the disability and children’s grant payment days.
If Your SASSA Payment Is Not Showing
A payment date does not always mean every person will see money at the exact same time of day. Bank processing, account status, verification problems or grant review issues can delay access.
- Check that you are looking at the correct grant group and month.
- Wait for bank processing if the date has just arrived.
- Confirm your bank account or payment method is still active.
- Check for SASSA review notices, SMS messages or document requests.
- Contact SASSA or visit a local office if the payment remains missing.
For eligibility rules and full grant-type explanations, use the SASSA grants guide.
2026/27 Payment Dates Text Version
This plain text version is included for users who want to copy the dates quickly.
April 2026: Older persons 02 Apr, Disability 07 Apr, Children’s grants 08 Apr.
May 2026: Older persons 05 May, Disability 06 May, Children’s grants 07 May.
June 2026: Older persons 02 Jun, Disability 03 Jun, Children’s grants 04 Jun.
July 2026: Older persons 02 Jul, Disability 03 Jul, Children’s grants 06 Jul.
August 2026: Older persons 04 Aug, Disability 05 Aug, Children’s grants 06 Aug.
September 2026: Older persons 02 Sep, Disability 03 Sep, Children’s grants 04 Sep.
October 2026: Older persons 02 Oct, Disability 05 Oct, Children’s grants 06 Oct.
November 2026: Older persons 03 Nov, Disability 04 Nov, Children’s grants 05 Nov.
December 2026: Older persons 02 Dec, Disability 03 Dec, Children’s grants 04 Dec.
January 2027: Older persons 05 Jan, Disability 06 Jan, Children’s grants 07 Jan.
February 2027: Older persons 02 Feb, Disability 03 Feb, Children’s grants 04 Feb.
March 2027: Older persons 02 Mar, Disability 03 Mar, Children’s grants 04 Mar.
2026/27 Grant Amounts Text Version
This plain text version is included for users who want to copy the current grant amounts quickly.
Older Persons Grant: R2,400 per month for beneficiaries aged 60 to 74.
Older Persons Grant 75+: R2,420 per month.
Disability Grant: R2,400 per month.
Care Dependency Grant: R2,400 per month.
War Veterans Grant: R2,420 per month.
Foster Child Grant: R1,290 per month from April 2026, expected to increase to R1,300 from October 2026.
Child Support Grant: R580 per month.
Grant-in-Aid: R580 per month.
SRD Grant: R370 per month.
SASSA Payment Dates FAQs
What are the SASSA payment dates for 2026/27?
The 2026/27 schedule runs from April 2026 to March 2027. Older persons grants are usually paid first, followed by disability grants and then children’s grants.
What are the SASSA grant amounts for 2026/27?
From April 2026, older persons under 75, disability and care dependency grants are R2,400. Older persons 75+ and war veterans are R2,420. Child support and grant-in-aid are R580. Foster child is R1,290 from April 2026, and SRD is R370.
Does SRD R370 have the same payment date as other grants?
No. SRD R370 is processed separately. Your SRD payment timing depends on your monthly status result, banking checks and whether a pay date is shown for that month.
Do I have to withdraw my grant on the exact payment date?
No. Once the money is available in your account, you do not have to withdraw it immediately on the payment date.
Why are some months later than the 2nd, 3rd and 4th?
Dates can shift because SASSA avoids certain days such as weekends, public holidays, Mondays, the first day of the month or days immediately after a public holiday.
What should I do if my payment is missing?
Check the correct grant group, wait for bank processing, confirm your payment method and contact SASSA if the money remains missing after the expected payment window.
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