The South African Social Security Agency has confirmed social grant payment dates for the 2026/2027 financial year, providing clarity to millions of beneficiaries across the country.
The schedule, approved by National Treasury, follows SASSA’s standard approach of staggering payments over three days each month, typically starting with older persons, followed by disability and then children’s grants.
Adjustments are made to avoid weekends, public holidays, and Mondays to ensure smooth processing through the national payment system.
SASSA Payment Dates (2026/2027)
| Month | Older Persons | Disability | Children’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 02 April | 07 April | 08 April |
| May 2026 | 05 May | 06 May | 07 May |
| June 2026 | 02 June | 03 June | 04 June |
| July 2026 | 02 July | 03 July | 06 July |
| August 2026 | 04 August | 05 August | 06 August |
| September 2026 | 02 September | 03 September | 04 September |
| October 2026 | 02 October | 05 October | 06 October |
| November 2026 | 03 November | 04 November | 05 November |
| December 2026 | 02 December | 03 December | 04 December |
| January 2027 | 05 January | 06 January | 07 January |
| February 2027 | 02 February | 03 February | 04 February |
| March 2027 | 02 March | 03 March | 04 March |
SASSA says if a payment date falls on a weekend or public holiday, funds will be made available on the next working day.
Grant Increases from April 2026
Following the recent Budget Speech, several grants will increase:
- Older Persons, Disability and Care Dependency Grants: up by R80 to R2,400
- War Veterans Grant: up by R80 to R2,420
- Foster Child Grant: up by R40 to R1,290
- Child Support Grant and Grant-In-Aid: up by R20 to R580
SASSA has urged beneficiaries who experience delays to visit their nearest office for assistance.
