SASSA Payment Dates May 2026 — All Grants Confirmed

SASSA will pay May 2026 social grants starting from 5 May 2026. Older Persons Grant will be paid on 5 May, Disability Grant on 6 May, Children’s Grants on 7 May, and SRD R370 in the last week of May in batches.

This page is updated as soon as SASSA officially confirms SRD batch dates for May 2026.

SASSA May 2026 Payment Dates — All Grants

ℹ️ Grant amounts for May 2026 remain the same as April 2026. The April 2026 increases (Older Persons to R2,400, Child Support to R580) are permanent for the 2026/27 financial year.

SRD R370 May 2026 Payment Dates

SASSA typically announces SRD batch payment dates around the 10th–15th of the month. Based on the 2025/26 pattern, SRD May 2026 payments are expected in two batches in the last 10 days of May.

Estimated SRD May 2026 batch dates (subject to SASSA confirmation):

⚠️ These are estimates based on the payment pattern. Confirm your personal Pay Day at srd.sassa.gov.za — your specific date is the only date that matters.

Your Pay Day is shown at srd.sassa.gov.za under your Approved status.

May 2026 Public Holidays — Impact on Payments

South Africa has a public holiday in May: Workers’ Day on 1 May 2026 (Friday). SASSA plans payment dates to avoid public holidays — which is why Older Persons payments begin on 5 May (Tuesday) rather than 1 May.

If your payment date falls on a public holiday, SASSA typically pays on the last business day before the holiday.

SASSA Grant Amounts — May 2026

Grant amounts for May 2026 are unchanged from April 2026 (no mid-year adjustments are typical):

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

What to Do If You Miss Your May 2026 Payment

Step 1: Log in at srd.sassa.gov.za and confirm your Pay Day date for May

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

Step 3: Check your bank account or Postbank card directly — funds may arrive without SMS notification

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

Step 5: WhatsApp SASSA on 082 046 8553 — send your ID number and ask about your May payment status

Frequently Asked Questions

When will SASSA pay in May 2026?

Older Persons Grant: 5 May. Disability Grant: 6 May. Children’s Grants: 7 May. SRD R370: expected in the last week of May in two batches — confirm your personal Pay Day at srd.sassa.gov.za.

Are May 2026 SASSA payment dates confirmed?

Older Persons, Disability, and Children’s Grant dates are confirmed from SASSA’s 2026/27 annual schedule. SRD R370 batch dates are announced monthly — check srd.sassa.gov.za and this page for updates.

What if my May payment date falls on a public holiday?

SASSA schedules payments to avoid public holidays. If a payment date lands on a holiday, payment is made on the last business day before the holiday. Workers’ Day (1 May) is already accounted for — Older Persons payments start on 5 May.

Check Your May Pay Date

Confirm your SRD May 2026 Pay Day at srd.sassa.gov.za after the 10th of May.

For April 2026 payment dates, see the April 2026 payment dates guide.
For the full 2026/27 schedule, see the SASSA payment dates guide.
To check your SRD status, see the SASSA SRD status check guide.