SASSA Payment Dates 2026 — Full Schedule

Updated June 2026 • All grant types included

How SASSA Payment Dates Work

SASSA pays different grant types on different days each month. The order is always the same: Older Persons and Disability grants are paid first, followed by Child Support and other grants, and finally the SRD R370 grant. This staggered approach reduces queues at pay points and banks.

If a payment date falls on a public holiday or weekend, SASSA typically moves the payment to the last working day before that date.

2026 Monthly Payment Schedule

SRD R370 Grant Payment — What You Need to Know

The SRD (Social Relief of Distress) grant of R370 per month is paid across a window period rather than on a single day. SASSA processes payments in batches over the course of the month, which is why your neighbour may receive their payment on a different date to you.

Your payment date depends on how SASSA has batched your application and your chosen payment method. Beneficiaries with bank accounts typically receive payment earlier in the cycle than those using retail pay points or Post Office collection.

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