SASSA Payment Dates 2026/2027
SASSA pays permanent grants in the first week of each month in a fixed order: Older Persons first, then Disability, then Child Support and the other children's grants. The full April 2026 to March 2027 schedule is below. The SRD R370 grant is not on this schedule — it is paid in batches later in the month with no fixed date.
November 2026 payment dates are under review
On 29 September 2026 SASSA said it is reviewing the November 2026 dates because of the Local Government Elections on 4 November 2026. New dates will be announced, and all eligible beneficiaries will still be paid. What this means for you.
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Are the November 2026 SASSA payment dates changing?
They are under review. On 29 September 2026 SASSA announced that it is reviewing the November 2026 payment arrangements because of the Local Government Elections on 4 November 2026 — the day the Disability grant was due to be paid. New dates have not been announced yet. SASSA says all eligible beneficiaries will still receive their grants.
The dates that are under review
- Older Persons and War Veterans
- Disability and Care Dependency
- Children's grants and Grant-in-Aid
- Grants under review
What SASSA said
- In March 2026 SASSA announced the 2026/27 payment dates after approval by National Treasury, with November 2026 set for the dates above.
- In May 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the Local Government Elections will be held on 4 November 2026.
- SASSA is now reviewing the November 2026 payment cycle and, after consulting the relevant stakeholders, will announce the new arrangement.
What should you do now?
- Nothing yet. You do not need to reapply, update anything or visit an office. Your grant is not affected — only the payment date may move.
- Only trust SASSA's own announcement. Ignore messages or posts that claim to have the new dates before SASSA publishes them, and never share your PIN or one-time code.
- October is not part of this review. The statement is about November 2026 only, and it does not mention the SRD R370 grant, which is paid on its own schedule.
This page will show the new dates as soon as SASSA announces them.
Source: SASSA media statement "SASSA to Review November 2026 Social Grant payment arrangements", 29 September 2026 , shared on the SASSA News Facebook page .
What is the SASSA payment schedule for 2026/27?
| Month | Older Persons | Disability | Children's grants | Reviews only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | ||||
| May 2026 | ||||
| June 2026 | ||||
| July 2026 | ||||
| August 2026 | ||||
| September 2026 | ||||
| October 2026 | ||||
| November 2026 Under review | ||||
| December 2026 | ||||
| January 2027 | ||||
| February 2027 | ||||
| March 2027 |
When a date falls on a public holiday or weekend, payment moves to the next working day — the schedule above already reflects that.
Which day is mine?
- Older Persons day
- Older Persons grant and War Veterans grant.
- Disability day
- Disability grant and Care Dependency grant. Care Dependency is paid with Disability, not on the children's day, even though it is for a child.
- Children's grants day
- Child Support, Foster Child, and Grant-in-Aid. Grant-in-Aid is paid here even though it is an add-on to an older person's or disability grant.
What is the fourth date on the schedule?
It is not a general pay day. It is reserved for beneficiaries flagged for a grant review or life certification (eLife) that month. If you were not contacted about a review, it does not apply to you, and your money was released on your grant's normal day.
Why is the SRD grant not on this schedule?
The SRD R370 grant runs on a separate system. It is re-assessed every month and paid in batches during the last part of the month, with each person's date assigned individually. If you receive SRD you will not be paid on the dates above — see how to find your SRD payment date.
What if I was not paid on my date?
- Wait until the end of the day — deposits can reflect at any time on the date.
- Check your card or account balance rather than relying on an SMS.
- Confirm nothing is outstanding — an incomplete review or life certification suspends payment until it is done.
- Call SASSA on 0800 60 10 11 (Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00) with your ID number, or visit your local office.
Gold Cards have stopped
SASSA Gold Cards stopped working after 31 August 2026. If you were paid on one and have not switched to the Postbank Black Card or a bank account of your own, that — not the schedule — is why money is not accessible. Postbank has said the deadline will not be extended.
Common questions
Are the November 2026 SASSA payment dates changing?
They are under review. On 29 September 2026 SASSA said it is reviewing the November 2026 payment arrangements because of the Local Government Elections on 4 November 2026. New dates have not been announced yet, and SASSA says all eligible beneficiaries will still receive their grants.
Do I have to collect my grant on the payment date?
No. The money stays in your account or on your card. Collecting later avoids queues.
Is the Care Dependency grant paid on the children's day?
No. It is paid on the Disability day, together with the Disability grant.
When is the SRD R370 grant paid?
Separately, in batches during the last part of the month. Check your own status for the date; it is not on this schedule.
What does the fourth date mean?
It is only for people flagged for a grant review or life certification that month. It is not a pay day for everyone else.
Source: SASSA 2026/2027 social grant payment schedule, published March 2026; sassa.gov.za. Last verified August 2026. November 2026: SASSA media statement, 29 September 2026.
Reviewed by Haris Shafique, Editorial reviewer against official SASSA sources on . How we check our facts