Latest Update on SASSA Grant Payment Dates For 2026/2027 Financial Year
If you are one of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiary, then this article is for you.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the social grants dates for the 2026/2027 financial year amid approval by National Treasury on Friday, 20 March 2026.
According to SASSA, the general principle for determining the grant payment dates for social grants is to ensure they are paid as early in the month as possible, staggered over three days. In most months the old age grant will be paid on the 2nd of each month, disability grant on the 3rd of the month and children grants on the 4th of the month.
However, to ensure the optimal functioning, the National Payment System and access to funds by grant beneficiaries, the following are also considered:
- Payments should not be made a day after a holiday.
- Payments should not be made on the 1st of the month or a Monday; and
- Payment dates should not fall over a weekend.
In addition, should any of the payment dates fall on a weekend or public holiday, the payment will take effect the following working day.
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Approved SASSA Grant Payment Dates For 2026/2027 Financial Year
April 2026: Older Person’s Grant on 02 April, Disability Grant on 07 April, and Children’s Grant on 08 April.
May 2026: Older Person’s Grant on 05 May, Disability Grant on 06 May, and Children’s Grant on 07 May.
June 2026: Older Person’s Grant on 02 June, Disability Grant on 03 June, and Children’s Grant on 04 June.
July 2026: Older Person’s Grant on 02 July, Disability Grant on 03 July, and Children’s Grant on 06 July.
August 2026: Older Person’s Grant on 04 August, Disability Grant on 05 August, and Children’s Grant on 06 August.