SASSA Payment Dates 2026
SASSA pays different grants on different dates each month. For April 2026: Older Persons Grant pays on 2 April, Disability Grant on 7 April, Children’s Grants on 8 April, and SRD R370 in batches between 21–30 April 2026.
| Grant | April 2026 Pay Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant (Old Age Pension) | Wednesday, 2 April | R2,400 |
| Disability Grant | Monday, 7 April | R2,400 |
| Child Support Grant | Tuesday, 8 April | R580 |
| Care Dependency Grant | Tuesday, 8 April | R1,130 |
| Foster Child Grant | Tuesday, 8 April | R1,180 |
| SRD R370 | 21–30 April (batches) | R370 |
ℹ️ This table is updated each month. For May 2026, see the May 2026 payment dates guide.
SASSA does not guarantee a specific time for payment processing. Payments are processed overnight and funds are typically visible in bank accounts by 08:00 on your payment date.
Key facts about SASSA payment times:
The SRD R370 is different from other SASSA grants — it is not paid on a single date. SASSA processes SRD payments in batches across multiple days due to the high volume of over 13 million applicants.
April 2026 SRD batch dates:
Your personal Pay Day is shown at srd.sassa.gov.za under your Approved status. This is your specific payment date — it falls within one of the two batches above.
For more detail on batches, see the SASSA first batch second batch guide.
SASSA processes over 18 million grant payments per month across South Africa. Paying every grant on the same day would overwhelm the banking system — and cause chaos at retail pay points where people collect in person.
The payment order is intentional:
This order has been SASSA’s standard practice for many years.
No. SASSA never pays on Saturdays or Sundays. If a scheduled payment date falls on a weekend:
Does SASSA pay on public holidays?
No. SASSA also does not pay on public holidays. Payment moves to the last business day before the holiday. Workers’ Day (1 May) caused the May 2026 payment cycle to start on 5 May rather than 1 May.
Step 1: Allow 24–48 hours after your Pay Day before escalating — some banking delays are normal
Step 2: Check your banking details are correct at srd.sassa.gov.za — incorrect details are the most common cause of missed payments
Step 3: Check your bank account directly — funds sometimes arrive without an SMS
Step 4: Call SASSA on 0800 60 10 11 (free call, Monday–Friday)
Step 5: WhatsApp SASSA on 082 046 8553 and send your ID number
For a full troubleshooting guide, see the approved but no payment guide.
The Older Persons Grant (old age pension) is always paid on the first day of SASSA’s monthly payment cycle. In April 2026, this is 2 April. In May 2026, this is 5 May. See the old age grant payment dates guide for the full schedule.
The Child Support Grant is paid on the third day of SASSA’s monthly payment cycle. In April 2026, this is 8 April. In May 2026, this is 7 May. See the child support grant payment dates guide for more.
SRD R370 is paid in batches in the last week of each month. For April 2026: first batch 23–24 April, second batch 29–30 April. Your personal Pay Day is shown at srd.sassa.gov.za.
No. SASSA never processes payments on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays. Payments are moved to the last business day before the weekend or holiday.
SASSA moves the payment to the last working day before the holiday. For example, if a payment date falls on Workers’ Day (1 May), payment is made on the last working day in April.
Log in at srd.sassa.gov.za to see your specific SRD Pay Day for this month. For other grants, check with your bank on your scheduled payment date.
For the full payment schedule, see the SASSA payment dates guide.
For the 2026/27 annual schedule, see the full 2026/2027 payment schedule.
To check your SRD status, see the SASSA SRD status check guide.
Ready to check your SASSA status?
Use the official SASSA portal — free and updated monthly.
