SASSA Payment Dates May 2026: Full Schedule for Old Age, Disability & Children's Grants

SASSA has released the May 2026 payment dates, following the standard three-day rotation for permanent grants. The SRD R370 grant will be paid in batches during the last week of May.

May 2026 Payment Calendar

| Grant Type | Payment Date | |---|---| | Older Persons Grant | Tuesday, 5 May 2026 | | Disability Grant | Wednesday, 6 May 2026 | | Children's Grants & Others | Thursday, 7 May 2026 | | SRD R370 Grant | 25-30 May 2026 (batch payments) |

Important Notes for May Collections

• You do not need to withdraw all your money on the first day. Once deposited, funds remain safe in your account or Postbank Black Card.
• If your SASSA status shows 'Paid' but the money has not reflected after 3 business days, contact the SASSA helpline.
• For SRD recipients using Cash Send, wait for the SMS collection code before going to Pick n Pay or Boxer.

Understanding Your Payment Status

Before heading to a collection point, check your grant status. If your status shows 'Pending' , your application is still being verified — do not go to the pay point yet. See our guide to every SASSA status meaning for detailed explanations of what each status means.

Provincial Collection Tips

Queues are longest on payment days in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal due to high beneficiary numbers. If you live in these provinces, consider collecting after the first week to avoid crowds. Visit our SASSA offices by province page for district-specific advice.

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