{"id":766,"date":"2025-11-03T12:31:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T12:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/sassa\/?page_id=766"},"modified":"2026-01-02T07:28:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T07:28:07","slug":"payment-dates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/sassa\/payment-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"Payment Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n    <meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find the complete SASSA grant payment dates for 2026, including Old Age, Disability, Child Support, and SRD R370 grants. 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Knowing the exact <span class=\"highlight\">2026 payment dates<\/span> helps you plan your finances effectively. Below, find the confirmed payment schedule for all of 2026, updated grant amounts, and tips to ensure timely payments. Stay informed to avoid delays and manage your budget with confidence.<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/sassa\/\" class=\"cta-button\" target=\"_blank\">Check Your SASSA Grant Status Now<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"section\">\n        <h2>SASSA Payment Schedule for 2026<\/h2>\n        <p>SASSA distributes grants on specific dates each month, with permanent grants (Old Age, Disability, Child Support, etc.) paid early in the month and the <span class=\"highlight\">SRD R370 grant<\/span> paid in the last week. If a payment date falls on a weekend or public holiday, funds are disbursed on the next business day. Below is the confirmed schedule for all of 2026:<\/p>\n            <div class=\"table-container\">\n            <table>\n                <tr>\n                    <th>SASSA Grant Type<\/th>\n                    <th>January 2026<\/th>\n                    <th>February 2026<\/th>\n                    <th>March 2026<\/th>\n                    <th>April 2026<\/th>\n                    <th>May 2026<\/th>\n                    <th>June 2026<\/th>\n                    <th>July 2026<\/th>\n                    <th>August 2026<\/th>\n                    <th>September 2026<\/th>\n                    <th>October 2026<\/th>\n                    <th>November 2026<\/th>\n                    <th>December 2026<\/th>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr>\n                    <td><span class=\"highlight\">Old Age Grant<\/span><\/td>\n                    <td>3 January 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 February 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 March 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>2 April 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>6 May 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>3 June 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>2 July 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>5 August 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>2 September 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>3 October 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 November 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>2 December 2026<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr>\n                    <td><span class=\"highlight\">Disability Grant<\/span><\/td>\n                    <td>6 January 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>5 February 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>5 March 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>3 April 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>7 May 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 June 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>3 July 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>6 August 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>3 September 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 October 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>5 November 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>3 December 2026<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr>\n                    <td><span class=\"highlight\">Child Support Grant<\/span><\/td>\n                    <td>7 January 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>6 February 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>6 March 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 April 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>8 May 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>5 June 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 July 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>7 August 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 September 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>6 October 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>6 November 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 December 2026<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr>\n                    <td><span class=\"highlight\">War Veterans Grant<\/span><\/td>\n                    <td>3 January 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 February 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 March 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>2 April 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>6 May 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>3 June 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>2 July 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>5 August 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>2 September 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>3 October 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 November 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>2 December 2026<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr>\n                    <td><span class=\"highlight\">Care Dependency Grant<\/span><\/td>\n                    <td>6 January 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>5 February 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>5 March 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>3 April 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>7 May 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 June 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>3 July 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>6 August 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 September 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 October 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>5 November 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>3 December 2026<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr>\n                    <td><span class=\"highlight\">Foster Child Grant<\/span><\/td>\n                    <td>7 January 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>6 February 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>6 March 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 April 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>8 May 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>5 June 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 July 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>7 August 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 September 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>6 October 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>6 November 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>4 December 2026<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr>\n                    <td><span class=\"highlight\">SRD R370 Grant<\/span><\/td>\n                    <td>27\u201331 January 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>24\u201328 February 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>25\u201331 March 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>25\u201330 April 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>26\u201331 May 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>24\u201330 June 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>25\u201331 July 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>27\u201330 August 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>23\u201330 September 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>24\u201331 October 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>28 November \u2013 7 Dec 2026<\/td>\n                    <td>24\u201331 December 2026<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n            <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: SRD R370 grant payment dates vary by beneficiary. Check your exact date using the <a href=\"https:\/\/srd.sassa.gov.za\/sc19\/status\" class=\"related-links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SASSA status check tool<\/a>. Funds typically reflect within <span class=\"highlight\">2\u20133 business days<\/span> after processing.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"section\">\n        <h2>How to Check Your SASSA Payment Date<\/h2>\n        <p>To confirm your payment date and avoid delays, use one of these methods:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li><strong>Online<\/strong>: Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/srd.sassa.gov.za\/sc19\/status\" class=\"related-links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">srd.sassa.gov.za<\/a>, enter your <span class=\"highlight\">ID number<\/span> and <span class=\"highlight\">phone number<\/span>, and check your status.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>USSD<\/strong>: Dial <span class=\"highlight\">*134*569*47268#<\/span> from your registered phone to view payment dates.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>SMS<\/strong>: Register for SMS alerts during your application to receive payment date notifications.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Helpline<\/strong>: Call <span class=\"highlight\">0800 60 10 11<\/span> for assistance.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p>For more details, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/sassa\/when-is-the-next-sassa-payment-in-2026\/\" class=\"related-links\" target=\"_blank\">When Is the Next SASSA Payment?<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/sassa\/what-are-the-sassa-pay-dates-for-2026\/\" class=\"related-links\" target=\"_blank\">What Are the SASSA Pay Dates?<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"section\">\n        <h2>SASSA Payment Methods<\/h2>\n        <p>SASSA offers multiple ways to receive your grant, ensuring convenience and safety:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li><strong>Bank Account<\/strong>: Direct deposits to your bank account (verify details to avoid delays).<\/li>\n            <li><strong>SASSA Card<\/strong>: Use at ATMs or retailers like Pick n Pay, Shoprite, or Boxer.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Cash Pay Points<\/strong>: Collect at authorized outlets like Post Office, Pick n Pay, or Shoprite with your ID and reference number.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Cash Send<\/strong>: Receive funds via digital wallets (e.g., Moya App) using a reference number.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p>SASSA advises against withdrawing all funds at once for safety. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/sassa\/what-are-the-sassa-payment-methods\/\" class=\"related-links\" target=\"_blank\">SASSA Payment Methods<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"section\">\n        <h2>Why Your SASSA Grant Payment May Be Delayed<\/h2>\n        <p>If your grant is <span class=\"highlight\">approved but no payment<\/span> is received, common issues include:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li><strong>Incorrect Details<\/strong>: Wrong banking or contact information.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Verification Delays<\/strong>: SASSA may need to re-verify your details.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Technical Issues<\/strong>: System glitches or high application volumes.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Bank Delays<\/strong>: Processing issues with your bank account.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Public Holidays<\/strong>: Payments shift to the next business day.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Fraud Checks<\/strong>: Ongoing investigations may pause payments.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/sassa\/why-is-my-sassa-r350-approved-but-no-payment\/\" class=\"related-links\" target=\"_blank\">Why Is My SASSA R350 Approved but No Payment?<\/a> for troubleshooting tips.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"section\">\n        <h2>Tips for Smooth SASSA Payments<\/h2>\n        <p>To ensure timely payments and avoid issues:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li>Update your banking and contact details promptly.<\/li>\n            <li>Check your SASSA status regularly at <a href=\"https:\/\/srd.sassa.gov.za\/sc19\/status\" class=\"related-links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">srd.sassa.gov.za<\/a>.<\/li>\n            <li>Secure your SASSA card with a PIN and report suspicious activity.<\/li>\n            <li>Contact SASSA at <span class=\"highlight\">0800 60 10 11<\/span> if payments are delayed.<\/li>\n            <li>Monitor official SASSA payment announcements for payment schedule changes.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p>For past schedules, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/sassa\/2026-september-payment-dates\/\" class=\"related-links\" target=\"_blank\">2026 September Payment Dates<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/sassa\/what-are-the-sassa-payment-dates-for-february-2026\/\" class=\"related-links\" target=\"_blank\">SASSA Payment Dates for February 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"section\">\n        <h2>Contact SASSA for Support<\/h2>\n        <p>For payment inquiries or assistance, contact SASSA via:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li><strong>Phone<\/strong>: <strong class=\"highlight\">0800 60 1011<\/strong> (toll-free) or 012 400 2322 (head office).<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Email:<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za\" class=\"related-links\">Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za<\/a>.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Website:<\/strong>: <a 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