SASSA Payment Dates 2026/2027
Official SASSA grant payment dates for the 2026/2027 financial year. Payments are staggered by grant type each month — Older Persons are paid first, followed by Disability, Children’s grants, then Exceptions.
| Month | Older Persons | Disability Grant | Children’s Grant | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 2 April 2026 | 7 April 2026 | 8 April 2026 | 9 April 2026 |
| May 2026 | 5 May 2026 | 6 May 2026 | 7 May 2026 | 8 May 2026 |
| June 2026 | 2 June 2026 | 3 June 2026 | 4 June 2026 | 5 June 2026 |
| July 2026 | 2 July 2026 | 3 July 2026 | 6 July 2026 | 7 July 2026 |
| August 2026 | 4 August 2026 | 5 August 2026 | 6 August 2026 | 7 August 2026 |
| September 2026 | 2 September 2026 | 3 September 2026 | 4 September 2026 | 7 September 2026 |
| October 2026 | 2 October 2026 | 5 October 2026 | 6 October 2026 | 7 October 2026 |
| November 2026 | 3 November 2026 | 4 November 2026 | 5 November 2026 | 6 November 2026 |
| December 2026 | 2 December 2026 | 3 December 2026 | 4 December 2026 | 7 December 2026 |
| January 2027 | 5 January 2027 | 6 January 2027 | 7 January 2027 | 8 January 2027 |
| February 2027 | 2 February 2027 | 3 February 2027 | 4 February 2027 | 5 February 2027 |
| March 2027 | 2 March 2027 | 3 March 2027 | 4 March 2027 | 5 March 2027 |
Source: SASSA official payment schedule, financial year 2026/2027. Always confirm at sassa.gov.za.
For official SASSA announcements, grant information, and payment updates, visit sassa.gov.za.
How SASSA Staggered Payments Work
Each month, SASSA pays different grant types on different days to manage cash distribution at pay points and banks. Check the column that matches your grant type.
What If Your Payment Is Late?
Verify your banking details are correct and contact SASSA on 0800 60 10 11 if payment does not arrive on your scheduled date. You can also check for updates on sassa.gov.za.
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