SASSA January 2027 Grant Schedule — All Grant Payment Dates
January 2027 SASSA payment dates, confirmed: Older Persons Grant: 5 January 2027, Disability Grant: 6 January 2027, Children's Grants: 7 January 2027. Official schedule for the Older Persons, Disability, Children's and SRD R370 grants.
Some of these dates are projected and have not yet been officially confirmed by SASSA. Always confirm with the official SRD portal or SASSA helpline before relying on them.
January 2027 Payment Schedule
Older Persons Grant
Tuesday
2027-01-05
Disability Grant
Wednesday
2027-01-06
Children's Grants
Thursday
2027-01-07
Grants Under Review
Only if your grant is under review — date not yet confirmed
TBC
SRD R370 Grant
To be confirmed — SRD R370 is announced later in January, after mid-month
TBA
The January 2027 permanent grant dates follow the DSD-approved 2026/27 payment schedule: Older Persons paid Tuesday 5 January, Disability Wednesday 6 January and Children's Grants Thursday 7 January. The SRD R370 date is paid in the last week of January and is only announced after mid-month — check the official SRD portal for your personal 'Pay Day'.
Source: DSD-approved 2026/27 SASSA payment schedule
Last verified: 2026-09-24
Note: Permanent grant dates for January 2027 (Older Persons 5 Jan, Disability 6 Jan, Children's 7 Jan) are confirmed per the DSD-approved 2026/27 payment schedule. The SRD R370 January date is not yet announced; it is paid in the last week of the month and is confirmed later in January. The fourth payment day for grants under review remains TBC.
Why Dates Matter & How to Confirm Yours
- Permanent grants (Older Persons, Disability, Children's) are paid in the first week of the month.
- The SRD R370 grant is paid in batches in the last week of the month — not everyone is paid on the same day.
- Your personal 'Pay Day' date on the SRD portal is the most reliable way to know when you will be paid.
- If your Pay Day has passed and no money has arrived, allow 1 to 3 business days for bank reflection before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SRD R370 payment date for January 2027?
For January 2027, the SRD R370 grant is expected to be paid in the last week of the month, but SASSA has not yet officially confirmed the exact date. Check the official SRD portal (srd.sassa.gov.za) for your own 'Pay Day' date — it is more reliable than any general schedule.
Why is the SRD payment date different from the permanent grants?
Unlike permanent grants which are paid in the first week of each month, the SRD R370 is paid in batches during the last week of the month. Beneficiaries are not all paid on the same day — your personal 'Pay Day' appears on your status check.
Can my payment date change after it appears?
Yes. Payment dates can shift between batches or if your application needs additional verification. Check your status again after the 15th of the month, and use the official SRD portal as your source of truth.
What to do next
When your grant arrives
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