Sassa Grant Payment Dates For August 2026

Sassa Grant Payment Dates For August 2026

Full List of SASSA Payment Dates for August 2026:

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the official grant payment dates for August 2026, including the SRD R370 grant schedule. If you receive the SRD grant or plan to apply, it is important to check your status and confirm your payday to ensure you receive your funds on time. SASSA social grants provide vital support for unemployed individuals, people with disabilities, foster parents, older persons, and legal guardians of children who cannot meet their basic needs.

For August 2026, the SRD R370 grant payments will be made from Monday, 25 August, to Sunday, 31 August, between 09:00 AM and 05:00 PM daily. Other grant payment dates are as follows: the Older Persons Grant will be paid on 5 August, the Disability Grant on 6 August, and the Children’s, Care Dependency, Foster Child, War Veterans, and Grant-in-Aid grants will all be paid on 7 August.

Checking your SASSA payment date and status is essential for effective financial planning, avoiding delays, preventing fraud, keeping your information updated, and ensuring peace of mind. Without a confirmed payment date, you cannot collect your SRD R370 grant, as it indicates the grant has not yet been processed for payment. If your payment is delayed, possible reasons include incorrect personal or banking information, verification delays, system errors, bank processing issues, public holidays, fraud investigations, account changes, or government funding delays.

To check your SRD R370 payment date or appeal status, visit the official SASSA website, navigate to the SRD section, log in with your ID and registered phone number, and view your status.

Sassa Grant Payment Dates For August 2026

The SASSA payment date is usually on the first week of every month. know the exact date below.

Monday, 25 August 2026 – 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Tuesday, 26 August 2026 – 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Wednesday, 27 August 2026 – 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Thursday, 28 August 2026 – 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Friday, 29 August 2026 – 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Saturday, 30 August 2026 – 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Sunday, 31 August 2026 – 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Other SASSA Grant Payment Dates – August 2026

Older Persons Grant: 5 August
Disability Grant: 6 August
Children’s Grant: 7 August
Care Dependency Grant: 7 August
Foster Child Grant: 7 August
War Veterans Grant: 7 August
Grant-in-Aid: 7 August

Read Also: Sassa Dates For January 2025

SASSA R350 Grant Application Requirements 2026

To be eligible for the SASSA R350 grant, you must be:

A South African citizen or permanent resident
Unemployed
Not receiving any other form of income or social grant
Between the ages of 18 and 59 years old
Not living in a government-funded institution such as a prison or care facility

Why You Should Always Check Your SASSA Status & Payment Dates

Plan your finances and budget properly.
Avoid missing payments or facing unnecessary delays.
Protect yourself from fraud by monitoring your status.
Keep your personal and banking details updated.
Stay informed about any changes to grant schedules.
Have peace of mind knowing your grant will be paid on time.

How Do I Collect My SASSA 2025 Grant Payment

If you are a beneficiary of any of the SASSA grants, then you are sure you have selected a payment method with which you receive your grant payment. If so, you’ll collect your February SASSA Grant payment via your chosen payment method.

The SASSA payment methods include bank payment, ATMs, and Retailers like Shoprite, U-Save, Boxer, Pick n Pay, and Checkers.

HOW LONG WILL YOU RECEIVE THE SASSA SRD GRANT

You will receive the SRD Grant as long as you meet the requirements. Applicants are no longer required to reconfirm their grant applications, due to SASSA’s amended regulations.

Reasons for Delayed SASSA Payments

Delays can happen due to incorrect details, pending verifications, technical errors, banking delays, public holidays, fraud investigations, account changes, or funding issues from the government.

Can You Receive the SRD R370 Without a Payment Date?

No. Without a confirmed payment date, your funds are not yet processed or ready for collection. Always verify your date before going to collect.

How to Check Sassa Payment Dates for Appeals

Visit the official SASSA website.
Go to the SRD Grant section.
Log in with your ID number and the phone number used for your application.
Select Check Appeal Status.
If approved, your payment date will be shown.

You can also use the SASSA Status Checker tool on the SRD SASSA Check website to confirm your payment date by entering your ID and phone number.

SASSA Grants 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

For August, SASSA will be making payments according to its regular schedule. Recipients of the various grants, including the old age pension, disability grant, and child support grant, can expect to receive their payments on their regular payment dates. For more information, please visit the SASSA Grants official website.

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