The South African Social Security Agency, better known as SASSA, has confirmed the official social grant payment dates for the 2026/2027 financial year. The schedule was approved by National Treasury on Friday, 20 March 2026, giving millions of beneficiaries clarity on when they can expect their monthly payments.
SASSA says grants will continue to be paid early in the month and spread over three days. This means Older Persons grants are usually paid first, followed by Disability grants, and then Children’s grants.
SASSA Grant Payments Will Continue Over Three Days
SASSA has kept the staggered payment system to reduce long queues, avoid overcrowding at pay points, and make the payment process more efficient.
According to SASSA, payment dates are carefully selected using the following principles:
Payments should not be made a day after a public holiday.
Payments should not be made on the 1st of the month or on a Monday.
Payment dates should not fall on a weekend.
This approach helps the payment system run smoothly and ensures beneficiaries can access their money safely and on time.
Full SASSA Payment Dates for 2026/2027
| Month | Older Person’s Grant | Disability Grant | Children’s Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 02 April 2026 | 07 April 2026 | 08 April 2026 |
| May 2026 | 05 May 2026 | 06 May 2026 | 07 May 2026 |
| June 2026 | 02 June 2026 | 03 June 2026 | 04 June 2026 |
| July 2026 | 02 July 2026 | 03 July 2026 | 06 July 2026 |
| August 2026 | 04 August 2026 | 05 August 2026 | 06 August 2026 |
| September 2026 | 02 September 2026 | 03 September 2026 | 04 September 2026 |
| October 2026 | 02 October 2026 | 05 October 2026 | 06 October 2026 |
| November 2026 | 03 November 2026 | 04 November 2026 | 05 November 2026 |
| December 2026 | 02 December 2026 | 03 December 2026 | 04 December 2026 |
| January 2027 | 05 January 2027 | 06 January 2027 | 07 January 2027 |
| February 2027 | 02 February 2027 | 03 February 2027 | 04 February 2027 |
| March 2027 | 02 March 2027 | 03 March 2027 | 04 March 2027 |
SASSA Grant Amounts Increase From April 2026
SASSA also confirmed new grant values following the recent Budget Speech. From April 2026, several social grants will increase to help beneficiaries cope with the rising cost of living.
| Grant Type | New Amount From April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | R2 400 |
| Disability Grant | R2 400 |
| Care Dependency Grant | R2 400 |
| War Veterans Grant | R2 420 |
| Foster Child Grant | R1 290 |
| Child Support Grant | R580 |
| Grant-in-Aid | R580 |
The Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant and Care Dependency Grant will increase by R80, bringing them to R2 400. The War Veterans Grant will rise to R2 420, while the Foster Child Grant will increase to R1 290. The Child Support Grant and Grant-in-Aid will increase to R580.
What Beneficiaries Should Remember
Beneficiaries do not have to collect their money on the exact payment day. Once the money is paid into the account, it will remain available until the beneficiary withdraws it or uses it.
This means there is no need to rush to ATMs, retailers or pay points on the first day. Waiting a day or two can help avoid long queues and crowded areas.
What To Do If Your SASSA Grant Is Not Paid
SASSA has encouraged beneficiaries who experience payment problems to report them as soon as possible. Anyone who does not receive their grant on the expected date should visit the nearest SASSA office for assistance.
Beneficiaries should take their ID document and any relevant payment information when reporting a problem. This can help SASSA officials check the issue and provide quicker support.
Final Thoughts
The confirmation of the 2026/2027 SASSA payment dates gives beneficiaries enough time to plan their monthly budgets. With payments continuing early in the month and grant amounts increasing from April 2026, millions of South Africans will have better certainty about when their money will be available.
SASSA beneficiaries are advised to keep the payment schedule safe, avoid unnecessary queues, and report payment challenges directly to their nearest SASSA office.