Sassa Pension Payments Dates 2025-2026

Sassa Pension Payments Dates 2025-2026

SASSA Pension Money Date

Payments are provided in the form of grants for senior citizens who can not meet their basic needs and maintain a decent quality of life. These grants are provided to aid older citizens of South Africa with financial assistance. These grants are generally provided on the first day of every month, However, if the payday falls on a weekend or a holiday, the payment is rescheduled to the next working day.

Recipients must keep a record of their payment dates to aid them plan their budgets and allocate resources efficiently.

we will delve into the significance of SASSA pension payments and provide an up-to-date timetable of payment dates to guarantee punctual assistance for elderly individuals in South Africa.

READ: Pension Grant Payment Dates 2025-2026

Sassa Pension Payments Dates 2025-2026

SASSA pension payments are of utmost importance in providing support to the elderly community in South Africa, ensuring their financial stability and enhancing their overall well-being during their retirement years.

June

Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 2 June 2025
Disability Grants: 5 June 2025
Children’s and all other Grants: 6 June 2025

July 2025

Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 4 July 2025
Disability Grants: 5 July 2025
Children’s and all other Grants: 6 July 2025

August 2025

Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 2 August 2025
Disability Grants: Thursday, 3 August 2025
Children’s and all other Grants: Friday, 4 August 2025

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:7 May 2026

Sassa Pension Payments Method

Sassa makes payments through various methods which include;

You can make payment at any bank ATM, using your SASSA gold card
You can also make payment at collection points like Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, Boxer and USave stores

If you want to avoid the long queues on payment dates, you should wait a few days to collect your grant money – this will save you hours waiting in line to receive your funds.

SASSA Pension Grant Requirement 2025

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

The applicant must be a South African citizen, permanent resident or refugee.
The applicant and child must be resident in South Africa.
Must not be less than 60 years old.
The applicant must not receive another social grant for him or herself.
The applicant and spouse must comply with the means test.
The applicant must not be maintained or cared for in a State Institution.
The applicant must submit a 13-digit bar-coded identity document

Contact SASSA

For any further queries, please contact 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

Beneficiaries should be aware that the above-mentioned payment dates are subject to change. SASSA makes every effort to inform such changes in advance via multiple channels to minimise any disruption. For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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