The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the official social grant payment dates for September 2026, giving millions of beneficiaries enough time to plan ahead for the new month.
Payments will be made over three consecutive days, starting with the Older Persons Grant on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, followed by the Disability Grant on Thursday, 3 September 2026, and Children’s Grants on Friday, 4 September 2026.
SASSA Payment Dates for September 2026
Here is the official September 2026 payment schedule:
| Grant Type | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | Wednesday, 2 September 2026 |
| Disability Grant | Thursday, 3 September 2026 |
| Children’s Grants | Friday, 4 September 2026 |
Beneficiaries are encouraged to take note of the date applicable to their grant type and plan their collections accordingly.
Older Persons Grant Payment Date
The Older Persons Grant will be the first SASSA grant paid in September.
Eligible beneficiaries can expect payment from Wednesday, 2 September 2026.
Where applicable, grants linked to an Older Persons Grant may also be paid on the same day.
Disability Grant Payment Date
The Disability Grant will be paid on Thursday, 3 September 2026.
Beneficiaries should ensure that their banking and personal information is up to date to reduce the possibility of payment delays.
Children’s Grants Payment Date
SASSA will pay Children’s Grants on Friday, 4 September 2026.
This includes grants such as the:
- Child Support Grant
- Foster Child Grant
- Care Dependency Grant
Parents, caregivers and foster parents receiving these grants should therefore expect their September payment from 4 September 2026.
Do You Need to Withdraw Your SASSA Grant on the Payment Day?
Beneficiaries do not have to withdraw all their money on the exact payment date.
Once the grant money is available in a beneficiary’s account, it can generally be accessed later. Beneficiaries who are able to do so can avoid busy ATMs, retailers and payment points by withdrawing their money after the busiest payment period.
This can also help reduce long queues during the first few days of grant payments.
What to Do If Your SASSA Grant Is Not Paid
If your grant does not reflect on the expected payment date, check whether there are any issues with your grant status, banking details or personal information.
Beneficiaries should make sure that SASSA has their correct:
- Cellphone number
- Residential address
- Banking details
- Personal information
- Income information where applicable
If the payment problem continues, beneficiaries should contact SASSA or visit their nearest SASSA office for assistance.
Be Careful of SASSA Scams
Grant payment periods often attract scammers attempting to obtain beneficiaries’ personal or banking information.
Beneficiaries should never share their:
- Bank card PIN
- One-time PIN or OTP
- Passwords
- Banking login details
- Personal information with unknown individuals
SASSA beneficiaries should rely on official communication channels when checking information about their grants.
September 2026 SASSA Payment Dates at a Glance
Beneficiaries should save these important dates:
Wednesday, 2 September 2026 — Older Persons Grant
Thursday, 3 September 2026 — Disability Grant
Friday, 4 September 2026 — Children’s Grants
Final Word
SASSA social grant payments for September 2026 will officially begin on Wednesday, 2 September 2026.
Older Persons Grant beneficiaries will be paid first, followed by Disability Grant beneficiaries on 3 September and Children’s Grant beneficiaries on 4 September.
Beneficiaries are encouraged to keep these dates handy, plan their withdrawals carefully and ensure that their personal and banking details remain up to date.