SASSA Payment Dates 2026
SASSA pays the Child Support Grant on the third day of its monthly payment cycle. In April 2026, that is 8 April. In May 2026, it is 7 May. The grant amount is R580 per child from April 2026.
Care Dependency Grant and Foster Child Grant are paid on the same day.
| Month | Payment Date | Amount per Child |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | Tuesday, 8 April | R580 |
| May 2026 | Wednesday, 7 May | R580 |
| June 2026 | Wednesday, 3 June | R580 |
| July 2026 | Monday, 6 July | R580 |
| August 2026 | Wednesday, 5 August | R580 |
| September 2026 | Friday, 4 September | R580 |
| October 2026 | Monday, 5 October | R580 |
| November 2026 | Thursday, 5 November | R580 |
| December 2026 | Friday, 5 December | R580 |
| January 2027 | Wednesday, 7 January | R580 |
| February 2027 | Wednesday, 4 February | R580 |
| March 2027 | Thursday, 5 March | R580 |
ℹ️ Dates from June 2026 are estimates. This table is updated when SASSA officially confirms each month.
All three Children’s Grants are paid on the same date each month:
| Grant | April 2026 | May 2026 | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Support Grant | 8 April | 7 May | R580 per child |
| Care Dependency Grant | 8 April | 7 May | R1,130 |
| Foster Child Grant | 8 April | 7 May | R1,180 |
The Child Support Grant was increased to R580 per child per month from April 2026 — an increase of R20 from the previous R560.
A caregiver can receive the Child Support Grant for multiple children — there is no statutory limit, but each child must meet the eligibility criteria and be means-tested.
The grant is paid to the caregiver (parent or primary guardian), not to the child.
| Payment Method | Details |
|---|---|
| Direct bank deposit | Deposited into the caregiver’s registered bank account |
| SASSA Postbank card | Collect at Postbank branch or ATM |
| Retail collection | Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Checkers, Boxer, Usave — no charge |
Step 1: Confirm the payment date has passed — check the table above
Step 2: Verify the caregiver’s banking details at any SASSA office or call 0800 60 10 11
Step 3: Confirm the child has not aged out — the grant stops automatically when the child turns 18
Step 4: Check that the caregiver’s income is still below the means test threshold — the grant can be stopped if income changes
Step 5: Visit your nearest SASSA office with your ID and the child’s birth certificate
The Child Support Grant payment date for May 2026 is Wednesday, 7 May 2026.
The Child Support Grant is R580 per child per month from April 2026. This increased from R560 following the 2026 National Budget announcement.
Yes. You can receive the Child Support Grant for multiple children, provided each child meets the eligibility requirements and the caregiver’s household income is below the SASSA means test threshold.
The Child Support Grant automatically stops when the child turns 18. SASSA will not pay the grant for the month in which the child turns 18 or any subsequent month. If you believe a payment was incorrectly stopped, contact SASSA on 0800 60 10 11.
Yes. The Care Dependency Grant and Foster Child Grant are paid on the same day as the Child Support Grant — the third day of SASSA’s monthly payment cycle.
For all grant payment dates in one place, see the SASSA payment dates 2026 guide.
For April 2026 dates across all grants, see the April 2026 payment dates guide.
For Child Support Grant eligibility and application, see the Child Support Grant guide.
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