The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides various social grants to eligible citizens, including Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, and Child Support Grant.

To help beneficiaries plan their finances, SASSA releases a payment schedule for the year.

SASSA Payment Dates for 2026

Here is a table of SASSA social grant payment dates for 2026:

Grant MonthOlder Person GrantDisability GrantChildren’s Grant
April 20262 April 20263 April 20264 April 2026
May 20266 May 20267 May 20268 May 2026
June 20263 June 20264 June 20265 June 2026
July 20262 July 20263 July 20264 July 2026
August 20265 August 20266 August 20267 August 2026
September 20262 Sep 20263 Sep 20264 Sep 2026
October 20262 October 20263 October 20266 October 2026
November 20264 November 20265 November 20266 November 2026
December 20262 December 20263 December 20264 December 2026
January 20266 January 20267 January 20268 January 2026
February 20263 February 20264 February 20265 February 2026
March 20263 March 20264 March 20265 March 2026

SASSA Contact

For more information on SASSA payment dates or to inquire about your grant, contact SASSA:

  • Phone: 0800 60 10 11 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm)
  • Email: srd@sassa.gov.za
  • Website