SASSA Payment Dates 2026
Stay ahead of your finances with the confirmed SASSA grant payment schedule.
Last verified: 2026/08/20 | sassa.gov.za
August 2026
Payments usually begin on the second working day of the month.
Older Persons Grant
2
Wednesday
September
Disability Grant
3
Thursday
September
Children's Grants
4
Friday
September
Grants Under Review
TBC
Only if your grant is under review — date not yet confirmed
Date to be confirmed
SRD R370 Grant
TBC
Not yet officially confirmed
Date to be confirmed
Not confirmed: the September 2026 SRD R370 date and the fourth payment day for grants under review have not been officially announced by SASSA. Once a “Pay Day” date appears on your status, that is your payment date — check your status regularly.
Upcoming 2026 Schedule
| Month | Older Persons | Disability | Children's | SRD R370 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 04 Aug 2026 | 05 Aug 2026 | 06 Aug 2026 | 25 Aug – 31 Aug |
| September 2026 | 02 Sept 2026 | 03 Sept 2026 | 04 Sept 2026 | 25 Sept – 30 Sept |
| October 2026 | 02 Oct 2026 | 05 Oct 2026 | 06 Oct 2026 | 25 Oct – 31 Oct |
| November 2026 | 03 Nov 2026 | 04 Nov 2026 | 05 Nov 2026 | 25 Nov – 30 Nov |
| December 2026 | 02 Dec 2026 | 03 Dec 2026 | 04 Dec 2026 | 25 Dec – 31 Dec |
SRD R370 dates shown are the typical month-end batch window and are subject to official confirmation each month. See the missing payment guide if you were approved but not paid.
Sources: sassa.gov.za | SRD Portal
Last verified: 2026/08/20 | Historical data compiled from official SASSA monthly announcements