Payment Schedule 2026/27
SASSA pays approximately 18 million South Africans their social grants each month. Payments follow a staggered 3-day schedule across the first 8 days of each month — except the SRD R370, which is paid individually at the end of the month.
April 2026 marks the start of the new 2026/27 financial year, with confirmed grant increases for most grant types.
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These are the confirmed payment dates for April 2026, announced by SASSA and the Department of Social Development.
| Grant | Payment Date | Day | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant (60–74) | 2 April 2026 | Thursday | R2,400 |
| Older Persons Grant (75+) | 2 April 2026 | Thursday | R2,420 |
| War Veterans Grant | 2 April 2026 | Thursday | R2,420 |
| Disability Grant | 7 April 2026 | Tuesday | R2,400 |
| Care Dependency Grant | 7 April 2026 | Tuesday | R2,400 |
| Child Support Grant | 8 April 2026 | Wednesday | R580 |
| Foster Child Grant | 8 April 2026 | Wednesday | R1,290 |
| Grant-in-Aid | 8 April 2026 | Wednesday | R580 |
| SRD R370 | 23–24 Apr & 29–30 Apr | Variable | R370 |
Source: DSD.gov.za, SAnews.gov.za — Verified April 2026
Why April dates are later than usual: Easter falls in April 2026. Good Friday (3 April) and Family Day (6 April) are public holidays, which push Disability and Children’s grant dates back. This is normal and expected.
SRD R370 note: SRD is not paid on a calendar date like other grants. Your individual payment date is assigned by SASSA after monthly verification. Check your date at srd.sassa.gov.za.
| Grant | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| Older Persons & War Veterans | 5 May 2026 |
| Disability & Care Dependency | 6 May 2026 |
| Child Support, Foster Child & Grant-in-Aid | 7 May 2026 |
| SRD R370 | Late May — individual date |
This is the complete payment schedule for the 2026/27 financial year, covering all grants from April 2026 to March 2027.
| Month | Older Persons & War Veterans | Disability & Care Dependency | Children’s Grants | SRD R370 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 2 April | 7 April | 8 April | 23–24 & 29–30 Apr |
| May 2026 | 5 May | 6 May | 7 May | Late May |
| June 2026 | 2 June | 3 June | 4 June | Late June |
| July 2026 | 2 July | 3 July | 6 July | Late July |
| August 2026 | 4 August | 5 August | 6 August | Late August |
| September 2026 | 2 September | 3 September | 4 September | Late September |
| October 2026 | 2 October | 5 October | 6 October | Late October |
| November 2026 | 3 November | 4 November | 5 November | Late November |
| December 2026 | 2 December | 3 December | 4 December | Late December |
| January 2027 | 5 January | 6 January | 7 January | Late January |
| February 2027 | 2 February | 3 February | 4 February | Late February |
| March 2027 | 2 March | 3 March | 4 March | Late March |
“Late [month]” for SRD means your individual date — check at srd.sassa.gov.za Source: Department of Social Development & SAnews.gov.za
From April 2026, most grants increased as part of the annual National Budget adjustment. The new amounts apply from your April payment date.
| Grant | Amount from April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant (60–74) | R2,400/month |
| Older Persons Grant (75+) | R2,420/month |
| War Veterans Grant | R2,420/month |
| Disability Grant | R2,400/month |
| Care Dependency Grant | R2,400/month |
| Foster Child Grant | R1,290/month |
| Child Support Grant | R580/child |
| Grant-in-Aid | R580/month |
| SRD R370 | R370/month (unchanged) |
For a full breakdown including eligibility and the before/after comparison, see the SASSA grant amounts 2026 guide.
SASSA deliberately staggers payments across 3 consecutive working days. This prevents overcrowding at ATMs, Postbank branches, and retail pay points.
Each grant type is always paid on the same day-number every month. So if you receive the Disability Grant, you always get paid on Day 2 — the specific calendar date changes, but it is always the second working day of the payment cycle.
SASSA policy is to avoid the 1st of the month because bank systems need time to complete processing from the previous month. Payments begin on the first available working day that is not the 1st — which is typically the 2nd or 3rd of the month.
Rule: SASSA pays on the last working day BEFORE the holiday — not after.
This means you get paid early, not late, when a payment date falls on or near a public holiday. For example, if the 2nd of a month is a public holiday, Older Persons grants would be paid on the 1st of that month as an exception.
2026 public holidays that affect payment dates:
This is one of the most searched SASSA questions — and almost nobody answers it clearly.
Funds are processed overnight and are typically available from approximately 8–9am on your payment date.
The SRD grant works differently from every other SASSA grant. Understanding this difference saves a lot of confusion.
Every other grant pays on a set schedule (Day 1, 2, or 3 of the payment cycle). The SRD grant is different because it requires individual monthly verification.
Before releasing your SRD payment each month, SASSA checks your details against:
Only once this verification clears does SASSA assign your payment date. This is why two people with SRD grants can have different payment dates in the same month.
SRD payments are typically released in the last 10–12 days of the month, after the monthly verification batch runs.
April 2026 SRD payment windows: 23–24 April and 29–30 April 2026.
Your personal date falls within one of these windows depending on when your verification completed.
If approved but not paid: confirm your Pay Day date has passed, wait 2–3 working days, and check your banking details at srd.sassa.gov.za. If still unpaid, call 0800 60 10 11. For a full troubleshooting guide see SASSA SRD Status Check.
No. The SRD grant remains R370 per month in the 2026/27 financial year. No increase was announced in the 2026 Budget.
For context: the SRD grant was last increased from R350 to R370 in April 2024.
The Postbank Black Card is the standard payment card for SASSA grants. Use it at:
If you registered a bank account with SASSA, your payment deposits directly on your payment date. To update your banking details:
Withdraw cash at any of these retailers using your SASSA Postbank card and PIN — no extra fee:
Available at select Post Office branches. Call 0800 60 10 11 to confirm availability at your nearest branch.
For recipients without a bank account or card, SASSA can send an OTP-based cash send to your registered phone number. Contact SASSA to arrange this.
⚠️ Deadline: 31 December 2026. Approximately 600,000 SASSA beneficiaries are still using the old SASSA Gold Card. If you do not swap before the deadline, your card will be deactivated and you will not be able to access your grant money until you swap.
Postbank is replacing all old SASSA Gold Cards with new Postbank Black Cards (Mastercard-enabled). The Black Card:
If you are still using the old yellow/gold SASSA card, you need to swap. If you already have a Postbank Black Card, no action is needed.
Not sure which card you have? The old Gold Card is yellow with “SASSA” printed on the front. The new Black Card is dark-coloured with the Postbank and Mastercard logos.
Processing delays are common, especially around public holidays and at the start of a new month. Before calling SASSA, give it 2–3 full working days after your scheduled payment date.
A wrong bank account number, expired card, or account that has been closed or frozen is the most common reason for non-payment. Verify your details:
No — your grant money does not expire and is not cancelled if you do not collect on your payment date.
Your balance stays on your card or in your bank account indefinitely. There is no deadline to collect, and there is no penalty for collecting late. Whether you collect on payment day or two weeks later, the full amount will be there.
One exception: if your Postbank account has been completely inactive for more than 6 months, contact Postbank to reactivate the account. Your balance is still held — it has not been forfeited.
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Toll-Free Helpline | 0800 60 10 11 (free, Mon–Fri 8am–4pm) |
| 082 046 8553 | |
| Grantsenquiries [at] sassa.gov.za | |
| SRD Portal | srd.sassa.gov.za |
Bring your South African ID and your SASSA card. Ask to speak to the grants department and explain the month, grant type, and the date you expected payment. SASSA can investigate and escalate within the same visit.
Need to check your grant status or find your personal SRD pay day? You can do this via the official portal, WhatsApp, USSD, or the toll-free helpline. See the full step-by-step guide: How to Check Your SASSA SRD Status.
Safety reminder: SASSA never calls or texts asking for your PIN, card number, or OTP. Never share your PIN with anyone. Collect after peak hours to avoid queues — your money stays on your card until you collect it.
Older Persons Grant: 2 April. Disability Grant: 7 April. Child Support Grant: 8 April. SRD R370: 23–24 April and 29–30 April (individual dates).
Older Persons and War Veterans: 5 May. Disability and Care Dependency: 6 May. Child Support, Foster Child, and Grant-in-Aid: 7 May. SRD R370: late May — check your individual date at srd.sassa.gov.za.
Funds are processed overnight and are typically available from 8–9am on your payment date. If nothing shows by midday, wait until the next morning before contacting SASSA.
SRD payments for April 2026 are released in two windows: 23–24 April and 29–30 April. Your individual date depends on when your monthly verification completed. Check at srd.sassa.gov.za under “Check Status.”
For Older Persons, Disability, and Children’s grants, everyone on the same grant type gets paid on the same calendar date. For the SRD R370 grant, dates are assigned individually — two people on SRD can have different payment dates in the same month depending on their verification outcome.
SASSA pays on the last working day before the public holiday — not after. So you receive payment early, not late. For example, if your payment date falls on Good Friday, you would receive it on Thursday.
Yes. There is no deadline to collect your grant. Your money stays on your card or account indefinitely. You will not lose it by collecting late.
No. Your grant balance does not expire or get cancelled if you do not collect on your payment date. The only exception is if your Postbank account has been completely inactive for more than 6 months — in that case, contact Postbank to reactivate the account. Your money is still there.
Common reasons: bank processing delay (wait 2–3 working days), incorrect banking details on file, bank account closed or frozen, or your grant status changed this month. Check at srd.sassa.gov.za or call 0800 60 10 11.
Yes — from April 2026: Older Persons Grant increased to R2,400 (+R80), Disability Grant to R2,400 (+R80), Child Support Grant to R580 (+R20). The SRD R370 amount is unchanged at R370.
31 December 2026. Approximately 600,000 beneficiaries still need to swap. Visit any Postbank branch with your SA ID — the swap is free. Your grant money is not affected if you swap before the deadline.
Yes. You can withdraw cash at Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Boxer, and Usave using your SASSA Postbank card and PIN. There is no extra charge for retail cash withdrawals.
082 046 8553. Send “Hi” to start the automated service and follow the menu prompts to check payment dates, grant status, or contact information.
Call 0800 60 10 11 (toll-free), WhatsApp 082 046 8553, email Grantsenquiries [at] sassa.gov.za, or visit your nearest SASSA office. Bring your SA ID and SASSA card. SASSA can investigate missing payments and arrange re-payment within the same month in some cases.
Broadly yes — payments always follow the Day 1 / Day 2 / Day 3 pattern and are paid within the first 8 days of each month. The exact calendar dates shift slightly each month to account for weekends and public holidays. The SRD grant always pays in the last 10–12 days of the month.
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Toll-Free Helpline | 0800 60 10 11 (free, Mon–Fri 8am–4pm) |
| Head Office | 012 400 2322 |
| 082 046 8553 | |
| Grantsenquiries [at] sassa.gov.za | |
| SRD Status Portal | srd.sassa.gov.za |
| Official Website | sassa.gov.za |
| USSD (zero-rated) | 1203210# |
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