SASSA News — May 2026
SASSA has confirmed June 2026 payment dates for all social grants. Older Persons grants of R2,400 pay first on Monday 1 June, with Disability grants following on 2 June. Children’s grants of R580 follow on 3 June. The SRD R370 pays in rolling batches from approximately 24 June — check srd.sassa.gov.za from that date for your personal pay date.
Key Takeaways
- Older Persons (R2,400) and Disability (R2,400) grants pay 1–2 June 2026
- Children’s grants (R580/child) pay from 3 June 2026
- SRD R370 beneficiaries: check srd.sassa.gov.za from 21 June for your pay date
- Youth Day (16 June) does not affect early-month payment dates
- Do not reapply or reconfirm — payment processes automatically if approved
SASSA pays different grant types on separate days to manage queues at ATMs and payment points. The schedule below is the confirmed order for June 2026. Payments reach bank accounts, Postbank cards, and cash pay points on the dates listed.
| Grant Type | Payment Date | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | Monday, 1 June 2026 | R2,400 |
| Disability Grant | Tuesday, 2 June 2026 | R2,400 |
| Child Support Grant | Wednesday, 3 June 2026 | R580 per child |
| Care Dependency Grant | Wednesday, 3 June 2026 | R2,400 |
| Foster Child Grant | Wednesday, 3 June 2026 | R1,290 |
| Grant-in-Aid | Wednesday, 3 June 2026 | R530 |
| SRD R370 Grant | From approx. 24 June 2026 | R370 |
Note: The SRD R370 does not have a single fixed date. SASSA processes SRD payments in batches across the final week of June. Your specific payment date depends on your payment method and batch assignment — check srd.sassa.gov.za for your personal date.
→ Full June 2026 Payment Dates Guide
The SRD R370 grant has no single fixed payment date. SASSA processes SRD payments in rolling batches during the final week of June 2026, running from approximately 24 June to 30 June.
How to check your SRD payment date for June 2026:
If your status shows “Approved” but no payment date appears yet, this is normal. Batch processing means payment dates are assigned progressively throughout the final week of the month.
Youth Day falls on Tuesday 16 June 2026, a national public holiday. The early-month payment dates (1–3 June) are not affected. SRD R370 batches in late June are also unlikely to be directly affected — SASSA typically schedules batch dates around public holidays.
If any payment date falls on a public holiday, SASSA pays on the last working day before the holiday.
If your grant has not arrived by the end of the payment day, wait 24 to 48 hours before taking action. Banking delays between SASSA’s payment release and your account credit are common, particularly on smaller banks.
Steps if payment is still missing after 48 hours:
Do not share your ID number or banking details with anyone who contacts you claiming to be SASSA.
SASSA pays the Older Persons Grant (R2,400) on Monday, 1 June 2026. This is the first grant paid each month and the earliest payment point in the June 2026 schedule.
The Child Support Grant is R580 per child in June 2026. It pays on 3 June 2026. Caregivers receiving the grant for multiple children receive R580 per qualifying child. The amount was fixed at R580 from April 2026 following the annual National Budget increase and remains unchanged through the 2026/27 financial year.
Visit srd.sassa.gov.za from around 21 June 2026. Enter your SA ID number and phone number. If your application is approved for June, a payment date will appear. If the status shows “Pending,” check again the next day. Payment batches run from approximately 24 to 30 June. See the full SRD status check guide for step-by-step instructions.
The SRD R370 requires monthly eligibility verification against SARS, UIF, and Home Affairs databases before SASSA can confirm payment. This verification process takes until mid-to-late June for most beneficiaries. Other grants (Older Persons, Disability, Children’s) are approved on a rolling basis and do not require the same monthly income check.
Sources
SASSA — sassa.gov.za — Official June 2026 payment schedule and grant information
Department of Social Development — dsd.gov.za — Social grant payment regulations
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