Dates For SRD Grant 2026-2027

Dates For SRD Grant 2026-2027

R350 Payment Dates & Status Check for 2026-2027:

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R350 grant continues to be a lifeline for millions of South Africans facing unemployment and financial challenges. Managed by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), the SRD grant provides temporary assistance to qualifying individuals who have little or no income. For the 2026-2027 period, knowing the official payment dates is essential to help beneficiaries plan their budgets, avoid unnecessary trips to payment points, and ensure they receive their funds without delay.

SASSA typically releases the SRD grant payment dates every month. Payments are usually processed after other permanent grants, such as the Older Persons, Disability, and Child Support grants. While the R350 amount remains constant, the exact payment days can vary each month, depending on weekends, public holidays, and processing schedules.

Beneficiaries can receive their SRD payments directly into their bank accounts, via retail partners such as Pick n Pay, Boxer, and Shoprite, or at selected Post Office branches. Having the updated 2026-2027 SRD payment schedule helps you choose the most convenient withdrawal method and avoid overcrowded collection points.

Checking the dates for the SRD Grant 2026-2027 is simple. You can visit the official SASSA SRD website, use the GovChat platform, or perform an SRD status check with your South African ID number and registered cellphone number. Staying informed about your payment schedule is the first step to managing your SRD grant effectively throughout the year.

READ: SRD Status Approved But No Pay Date

Dates For SRD Grant 2026-2027

If your SRD grant application is approved, payments are made every month. The payment date for each month may vary. SASSA payments are made on the first of each month. The actual day may differ owing to weekends and other holidays. If the first of the month falls on a weekend or a public holiday, the payment will be made on the previous working day. The following are the various Sassa Grants dates:

June 2026:

• Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 2 June 2026
• Disability Grants: 5 June 2026
• Children’s and all other Grants: 6 June 2026

July 2026:

• Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 4 July 2026
• Disability Grants: 5 July 2026
• Children’s and all other Grants: 6 July 2026

August 2025:

• Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 2 August 2026
• Disability Grants: Thursday, 3 August 2026
• Children’s and all other Grants: Friday, 4 August 2026

September 2025:

• Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 5 September 2025
• Disability Grants: 6 September 2025
• Children’s and all other Grants: 7 September 2025

October 2025:

• Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 3 October 2025
• Disability Grants: 4 October 2025
• Children’s and all other Grants: 5 October 2025

November 2025:

• Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 2 November 2025
• Disability Grants: 3 November 2025
• Children’s and all other Grants: 6 November 2025

December 2025:

• Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 1 December 2025
• Disability Grants: 4 December 2025
• Children’s and all other Grants: 5 December 2025

January 2026:

• Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 3 January 2026
• Disability Grants: 4 January 2026
• Children’s and all other Grants: 5 January 2026

February 2026:

• Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 2 February 2026
• Disability Grants: 5 February 2026
• Children’s and all other Grants: 6 February 2026

March 2026:

• Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 5 March 2026
• Disability Grants: 6 March 2026
• Children’s and all other Grants: 7 March 2026

April 2026:

• Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 4 April 2026
• Disability Grants: 5 April 2026
• Children’s and all other Grants:6 April 2026

May 2026:

• Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 3 May 2026
• Disability Grants: 4 May 2026
• Children’s and all other Grants May 2026

READ: Sassa R350 Grant Payment Date 2025-2026

SASSA CONTACT DETAILS

For any further queries, please get in touch with SASSA directly:

• Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre on 0800 60 10 11
• Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
• Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
• Contact details of SASSA offices across the country: SASSA contact details

The SRD grant has been a lifeline for many South Africans during these difficult times, and you must receive the benefit to which you are entitled. Visit the official website of Sassa for more information.

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