SASSA Old Age Grant Payment Dates 2026 — Older Persons Grant Schedule

SASSA pays the Older Persons Grant (commonly called the old age pension) on the first working day of each month’s payment cycle. In April 2026, that is 2 April. In May 2026, it is 5 May. The grant amount is R2,400 per month from April 2026.

SASSA Older Persons Grant Payment Dates 2026

ℹ️ Dates from June 2026 are estimates based on the SASSA payment cycle. This table is updated when SASSA officially confirms remaining months.

How Much Is the Old Age Grant in 2026?

The Older Persons Grant was increased to R2,400 per month from April 2026 — an increase of R80 from the previous R2,320.

Grant amount history:

• March 2026 and before: R2,320
• April 2026 onwards: R2,400

The increase is announced each year in the National Budget and applies from the first payment of the new financial year (April).

Why Is the Old Age Pension Paid First?

The Older Persons Grant is always the first grant paid each month. This is SASSA’s deliberate policy — older persons are considered the most vulnerable grant recipients and are prioritised in the payment cycle.

The monthly payment order is:

1. Older Persons Grant — first day of cycle
2. Disability Grant — second day
3. Children’s Grants — third day
4. SRD R370 — batches from approximately the 21st

How Is the Old Age Grant Paid?

The grant is paid through several methods:

If you have a bank account registered with SASSA, the money is deposited automatically. If not, you collect using your SASSA card.

What to Do If You Did Not Receive Your Old Age Grant

Step 1: Confirm the payment date has passed — check the table above for your month

Step 2: Check your banking details at your nearest SASSA office or call 0800 60 10 11

Step 3: Confirm your bank account is still active — an inactive or dormant account will cause the payment to fail

Step 4: If your Postbank card is expired or damaged, visit any Postbank branch with your ID to get a replacement

Step 5: Visit your nearest SASSA office if the issue is not resolved by phone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the old age grant payment date for May 2026?

The Older Persons Grant payment date for May 2026 is Monday, 5 May 2026. SASSA pays on the first business day of each month’s payment cycle — 1 May is Workers’ Day, so payment starts on 5 May.

Did the old age grant increase in 2026?

Yes. The Older Persons Grant increased from R2,320 to R2,400 per month from April 2026 — an increase of R80. This increase was announced in the 2026 National Budget.

How do I check if my old age grant was paid?

Check your bank account on or after your Pay Day. If you use a Postbank card, check the balance at any ATM. If payment has not arrived by the next business day after your Pay Day, call SASSA on 0800 60 10 11.

Can I collect old age grant at Shoprite?

Yes. You can withdraw your SASSA Older Persons Grant at Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Boxer, and Usave with your Postbank SASSA card and PIN. There is no charge for this service.

See the Full Payment Schedule

For all grant payment dates in one place, see the SASSA payment dates 2026 guide.
For the complete 2026/27 annual schedule, see the 2026/2027 payment schedule.
For Old Age Grant eligibility and amounts, see the SASSA Old Age Grant guide.