SASSA Payment Dates for October 2026 — Full Grant Schedule
View the October 2026 SASSA payment dates for the Older Persons, Disability, Children's and SRD R370 grants. Check when each grant is paid this month.
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.
October 2026 Payment Schedule
Older Persons Grant
Friday
2026-10-02
Disability Grant
Monday
2026-10-05
Children's Grants
Tuesday
2026-10-06
Grants Under Review
Fourth payment day
TBC
SRD R370 Grant
Expected in the last week of October
TBC
October 2026 dates shown are projected based on SASSA's usual first-week pattern and will be confirmed by SASSA closer to the time.
Source: Projected from SASSA's usual first-week payment pattern; subject to official confirmation
Last verified: 2026-08-31
Note: All October 2026 dates are projected. SRD R370 is paid in the last week of the month; the exact 'Pay Day' is personal to each beneficiary on the official SRD portal.
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 October 2026?
For October 2026, 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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