The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will begin paying social grants for September 2026 from Wednesday, 2 September 2026.
As usual, payments will be staggered over three days, starting with the Older Person’s Grant, followed by the Disability Grant, and then Children’s Grants, including the Child Support Grant and Foster Child Grant.
Beneficiaries are encouraged to take note of the official payment dates to avoid unnecessary trips to payment points or SASSA offices.
SASSA Payment Dates for September 2026
The September 2026 SASSA payment schedule is as follows:
| Grant type | Payment date |
|---|---|
| Older Person’s Grant | Wednesday, 2 September 2026 |
| Disability Grant | Thursday, 3 September 2026 |
| Children’s Grants | Friday, 4 September 2026 |
Children’s Grants include payments such as the Child Support Grant and Foster Child Grant.
Older Person’s Grant Payment Date
The Older Person’s SASSA Grant will be paid first on Wednesday, 2 September 2026.
Beneficiaries receiving this grant should expect their money to become available from this date, depending on their chosen payment method.
Disability Grant Payment Date
The SASSA Disability Grant will be paid on Thursday, 3 September 2026.
Beneficiaries are advised to ensure that their personal, banking and contact details remain up to date to reduce the risk of unnecessary payment problems.
Children’s Grant Payment Date
Children’s Grants will be paid on Friday, 4 September 2026.
This payment day includes grants such as:
- Child Support Grant
- Foster Child Grant
- Care Dependency Grant and other qualifying children-related grants
Beneficiaries receiving more than one qualifying grant should check their payment method to confirm when the funds become available.
Do You Have to Withdraw Your SASSA Grant Immediately?
Beneficiaries do not necessarily have to withdraw their money on the exact payment date.
Once the grant has been deposited into the beneficiary’s account, the funds generally remain available until they are needed.
This means beneficiaries can avoid crowded ATMs, retailers and payment points by withdrawing their money later where possible.
How Can SASSA Grants Be Collected?
Depending on the payment method linked to the beneficiary’s grant, payments may be accessed through approved channels such as bank accounts, ATMs and participating retailers.
Beneficiaries should protect their PINs and personal information and should never give their bank card, PIN or identity documents to strangers offering assistance.
What to Do If Your SASSA Grant Is Not Paid
If your grant is not available on the expected payment date, first check your payment information and allow for any processing delays linked to your payment method.
Beneficiaries experiencing persistent payment problems should contact SASSA or visit their nearest SASSA office for assistance.
It is also important to ensure that SASSA has your latest:
- Cellphone number
- Residential address
- Banking details
- Personal information
- Income and financial information where required
Incorrect or outdated details may cause difficulties when SASSA needs to communicate with a beneficiary.
September 2026 SASSA Payment Dates at a Glance
Remember these three important dates:
Wednesday, 2 September 2026: Older Person’s Grant
Thursday, 3 September 2026: Disability Grant
Friday, 4 September 2026: Children’s Grants
Beneficiaries should plan ahead and avoid rushing to withdraw their money immediately after payment where it is not necessary.
Final Word
SASSA social grant payments for September 2026 will start on 2 September 2026, with the Older Person’s Grant paid first.
The Disability Grant will follow on 3 September 2026, while Children’s Grants, including the Child Support Grant and Foster Child Grant, will be paid on 4 September 2026.
Beneficiaries are encouraged to keep these dates in mind, protect their personal information and keep their SASSA details up to date.