Sassa Dates 2026-2027
Sassa Dates 2026-2027
Official SASSA Payment Calendar for 2026–2027:
If you rely on a SASSA social grant, keeping track of payment dates is essential for managing your finances and avoiding unnecessary stress. Knowing when your grant will be paid helps you plan for monthly expenses like food, transport, and household needs. As we move into the 2026–2027 period, millions of South Africans continue to depend on these grants for everyday support.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) pays out various types of grants every month. These include the Older Person’s Grant, Disability Grant, and Children’s Grant. While payments usually take place between the 3rd and 5th of each month, the exact dates may change if they fall on weekends or public holidays.
For example, in May 2026, the Older Person’s Grant will be paid on the 6th, the Disability Grant on the 7th, and the Children’s Grant on the 8th. This pattern continues throughout the year, with dates adjusted when needed.
It’s important to check your SASSA payment status regularly to ensure your grant has been approved and processed. You can do this easily through the official SASSA SRD website, WhatsApp, or by calling SASSA directly. Make sure your details and bank information are always up to date to avoid delays. In this article, we’ll guide you through the full SASSA payment schedule for 2026–2027 and help you stay informed every step of the way.
Sassa Payment Dates For 2026-2027
Below is a detailed month-by-month breakdown of when Older Persons, Disability, and Children’s Grants will be paid for the 2026/2027 financial year:
April 2026:
- Older Persons: 2 April 2026
- Disability Grants: 3 April 2026
- Children’s Grants: 4 April 2026
May 2026:
- Older Persons: 6 May 2026
- Disability Grants: 7 May 2026
- Children’s Grants: 8 May 2026
June 2026:
- Older Persons: 3 June 2026
- Disability Grants: 4 June 2026
- Children’s Grants: 5 June 2026
July 2026:
- Older Persons: 2 July 2026
- Disability Grants: 3 July 2026
- Children’s Grants: 4 July 2026
August 2026:
- Older Persons: 5 August 2026
- Disability Grants: 6 August 2026
- Children’s Grants: 7 August 2026
September 2025:
- Older Persons: 2 September 2025
- Disability Grants: 3 September 2025
- Children’s Grants: 4 September 2025
October 2025:
- Older Persons: 2 October 2025
- Disability Grants: 3 October 2025
- Children’s Grants: 6 October 2025
November 2025:
- Older Persons: 4 November 2025
- Disability Grants: 5 November 2025
- Children’s Grants: 6 November 2025
December 2025:
- Older Persons: 2 December 2025
- Disability Grants: 3 December 2025
- Children’s Grants: 4 December 2025
January 2026:
- Older Persons: 6 January 2026
- Disability Grants: 7 January 2026
- Children’s Grants: 8 January 2026
February 2026:
- Older Persons: 3 February 2026
- Disability Grants: 4 February 2026
- Children’s Grants: 5 February 2026
March 2026:
- Older Persons: 3 March 2026
- Disability Grants: 4 March 2026
- Children’s Grants: 5 March 2026
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How to Check Your SASSA Payment Dates For 2026
Follow the steps below carefully to check the status:
- Visit the SASSA SRD Website: Go to https://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/status.
- Find “Check Your Status”: Look for the SASSA Status Check form.
- Enter Your Details: Use your 13-digit South African ID and the phone number used during your application.
- Submit: Click on “Submit” to view your information.
- View Your Status: The system will show if your application is approved, pending, or declined.
- Check Payment Date: If approved, your payment date will be displayed.
How to Resolve SASSA Grant Payment Issues
- Call the SASSA Helpline: Dial 0800 60 10 11 to report issues.
- Visit a Local SASSA Office: Bring your ID and any necessary documents for in-person assistance.
- Update Your Information: Make sure your bank account, phone number, and ID details are correct.
- Appeal a Rejection: If your application is declined, you can appeal within 90 days through the SASSA portal.
HOW LONG WILL YOU RECEIVE THE SASSA SRD GRANT
- You will receive the SRD Grant as long as you meet the requirements. Applicants are required to no longer required to reconfirm their grant applications, due to SASSA’s amended regulations.
Sassa Grants Available 2026-2027
Care Dependency Grant:
- The Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant), also known as the COVID-19 SRD Grant, was established by the South African government with the aim of providing financial assistance to those who lack the means to support themselves financially.
- The grant award is R350 per month, for as long as candidates meet the requirements.
Child Support Grant:
- The Care Dependency Grant is a payment from the government of South Africa to parents, foster parents, or primary caregivers of a child under the age of 18, who requires full-time care due to a mental or physical disability.
- The value of the Care Dependency Grant is R2,080 per child, per month
Foster Child Grant:
- The Foster Child Grant is a payment from the government of South Africa to a foster parent (by a valid court order) of a child under the age of 18.
- The grant is aimed at foster parents who need financial assistance to help take care of a foster child or children.
- The value of the Foster Child Grant is R1,120 per child
Disability Grant:
- The Disability Grant is a payment from the government of South Africa to adults who are living with a physical or mental disability, making them unable to work for a period of 6 or more months.
- The Disability Grant is R2,080 per person, per month
Older Person Grant:
- The Older Persons Grant (also called the Old Age Pension Grant) is a payment from the government of South Africa to people residing in South Africa over the age of 60 years.
- The old age pension is R2,080 per person, per month, for people between 60 and 74 years old and R2,100 per person, for people over 75 years old.
Grant-In-Aid:
- The Grant-In-Aid is a payment from the government of South Africa to current social grant recipients who are unable to care for themselves, for they to pay someone to take care of them full-time.
- The value of the Grant-In-Aid is R500 per month
War Veterans Grant:
- The War Veterans Grant is a payment from the government of South Africa to people residing in South Africa over have served in the Second World War or the Korean War.
- To qualify for this grant, applicants must be either over the age of 60 or disabled. They must also pass the “means test,” which assesses their income and assets. The war veterans grant is R2,100 per person, per month.
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SASSA Grants Contact Details
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: Contact SASSA
SASSA payment dates play an important role in ensuring that eligible citizens receive their social grants in a timely and efficient manner, and recipients need to stay informed and up-to-date on these dates. For more information, please visit the SASSA Grants official website.
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