Sassa Payment Dates For May 2025-2026

Sassa Payment Dates For May 2026-2026

when will sassa pay in May

Payment dates for May 2025 are the exact day or period on which payments are made to beneficiaries of the various grants offered by SASSA. The payments are made on the very first day of every month, However, this payment can be influenced by weekends and holidays. If the payment day falls on a weekend or a holiday, the payment is rescheduled to the next available working day.

May payment applies to grants offered by the Agency, serving as an essential support system, and providing financial aid to those who are most in need, including individuals, families, and communities. These subsidies significantly contribute to reducing poverty, ensuring access to necessities, and promoting social well-being. SASSA grant beneficiaries must take note of their payment dates.

READ: SASSA Track Application 2025

When Will SASSA Pay In May 2025-2026

A payment plan has been developed for May by Sassa to guarantee an effective and well-organized payout. Sassa payment date for MAY is provided below;

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

Payments are made in the first week of MAY, however, if the payment date falls on a weekend or on a Holiday, payment is made on the next available working date.

How Do I Check My Sassa Grant Status?

You can check the status of your application in one of the following methods if you have already filed one for the SASSA Grant and would want to know how it is progressing:

Beneficiaries can visit the official wSassa website
Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553
Call the Toll Free Call Centre on 0800 60 10 11
Send an email to grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za with their ID number and a brief explanation of their query.
Visit their nearest SASSA office and speak to a customer care representative.

What Sassa Status Means

After verifying your status, you will be assigned one of the following outcomes. Continue reading to understand the implications of each status:

Application complete: This indicates that SASSA has received your application, and no further action is required on your part.
Bank details pending: This status suggests that SASSA has received your application or reapplication; however, you have not yet provided your banking information or selected a payment method.
Reapplication pending: This status indicates that SASSA has not received your reapplication. You may need to resubmit your application to proceed.
Period (e.g., June) Pending: If you see this status, it means that SASSA is currently verifying your application for the specified month. No additional steps are necessary at this time.
Period (e.g., June) Approved: This status signifies that SASSA has approved your application for the indicated month.
Period (e.g., June) Declined: Unfortunately if your status reads as declined, it means that SASSA has rejected your application for the given month.
Cancelled: This status indicates that SASSA has cancelled your application.

READ: SASSA Relief Status Check 2025

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 Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
Contact details of SASSA offices across the country: 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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