SASSA September 2026 Grant Schedule — All Grant Payment Dates
September 2026 SASSA payment dates, confirmed: Older Persons Grant: 2 September 2026, Disability Grant: 3 September 2026, Children's Grants: 4 September 2026, SRD R370 Grant: 23 September 2026. 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.
September 2026 Payment Schedule
Older Persons Grant
Wednesday
2026-09-02
Disability Grant
Thursday
2026-09-03
Children's Grants
Friday
2026-09-04
Grants Under Review
Not yet confirmed
TBC
SRD R370 Grant
Wednesday 23 & Friday 25 September
2026-09-23
SASSA has confirmed the September 2026 permanent grant dates and the SRD R370 payment dates of 23 and 25 September 2026. The fourth payment day for grants under review is not yet confirmed.
Source: SASSA official September 2026 SRD payment dates announcement
Last verified: 2026-09-22
Note: Permanent grant dates and the SRD R370 payment dates of 23 and 25 September 2026 are confirmed by SASSA. Beneficiaries are paid in a batch on either 23 or 25 September depending on their 'Pay Day' date on the official SRD portal, not on both dates. The fourth payment day for grants under review remains TBC and is shown as projected.
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 September 2026?
For September 2026, the SRD R370 grant is paid in batches in the last week of the month on Wednesday 23 & Friday 25 September. 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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