SASSA Payment Dates April 2026 — All Grants Confirmed

SASSA has confirmed the payment dates for April 2026. Older Persons Grant will be paid on 2 April, Disability Grant on 7 April, Children’s Grants on 8 April, and SRD R370 between 21–30 April 2026 in two batches.

April 2026 is also the first month with the increased grant amounts following the annual Budget adjustment.

SASSA April 2026 Payment Dates — All Grants

ℹ️ Grants are paid on the same day at all payment points — Post Office, retailers (Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Checkers), and direct bank accounts.

SRD R370 April 2026 Payment Dates — Batch Breakdown

The SRD R370 grant is paid in two batches because SASSA processes millions of payments and cannot release all funds on a single day.

Your personal Pay Day falls within one of these windows. Log in at srd.sassa.gov.za using your ID number and registered phone number to see your specific date.

⚠️ Do not panic if your status shows Approved but no Pay Day yet. SASSA assigns Pay Days progressively from the 10th of each month. Check back after the 15th.

SASSA Grant Amounts — April 2026 Increases

April 2026 marks the start of the 2026/27 financial year, bringing the following grant increases:

The SRD R370 grant amount is unchanged for 2026/27. Advocacy groups continue to push for an increase, but no change was announced in the 2026 Budget.

For a full overview of all grant amounts, see the SASSA grant amounts 2026 guide.

Where to Collect Your April 2026 SASSA Payment

You can collect your SASSA grant at:

• SASSA Postbank card: Any ATM, Postbank branch, or SASSA pay point
• Retail collection: Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Boxer, Usave — no extra charge
• Direct bank deposit: Check your registered bank account on your Pay Day
• Post Office (SAPO): Select Post Office branches still offer SASSA payouts

What to Do If You Did Not Receive Your April 2026 Payment

Step 1: Confirm your Pay Day date at srd.sassa.gov.za — your date may be in the second batch (29–30 April)

Step 2: Check your banking details are correct on the portal

Step 3: Check your bank account directly — funds sometimes arrive without an SMS notification

Step 4: If your Pay Day has passed and no payment arrived, call SASSA on 0800 60 10 11

Step 5: WhatsApp SASSA on 082 046 8553 with your ID number and payment query

For a full troubleshooting guide, see the approved but no payment guide.

SASSA May 2026 Payment Dates Preview

May 2026 payments will begin in the first week of May:

• Older Persons Grant: 5 May 2026
• Disability Grant: 6 May 2026
• Children’s Grants: 7 May 2026
• SRD R370: Batch dates to be announced — check back or see the May 2026 payment dates page

Frequently Asked Questions

Has SASSA paid April 2026 grants?

Older Persons, Disability, and Children’s Grants were paid on 2, 7, and 8 April respectively. SRD R370 payments are being distributed in two batches: 23–24 April (first batch) and 29–30 April (second batch). Check your specific Pay Day at srd.sassa.gov.za.

When exactly will SRD R370 be paid in April 2026?

SRD R370 is paid between 21 and 30 April 2026 in two batches. Your personal Pay Day (the specific date SASSA will pay you) is shown at srd.sassa.gov.za when you log in. First batch: 23–24 April. Second batch: 29–30 April.

Why is my April 2026 SASSA payment late?

If your Pay Day has passed and you have not received payment, the most common cause is incorrect banking details. Check and update your details at srd.sassa.gov.za. If details are correct, call SASSA on 0800 60 10 11.

Check Your April Pay Date Now

Log in at srd.sassa.gov.za to see your exact April 2026 pay date. Check back on your Pay Day to confirm payment has been received.

For the full 2026 payment schedule, see the SASSA payment dates guide.
For May 2026 dates, see the SASSA payment dates May 2026 guide.
To check your SRD status, see the SASSA SRD status check guide.