SASSA Payment Dates and Grant Increases Confirmed for May to July 2025 ; As of now (May 2025), the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has not yet officially released the full list of grant payment dates for 2025. However, based on previous years’ schedules and standard patterns, we can provide an expected schedule and what to typically look out for.
Expected SASSA Grant Payment Dates – 2025 (Tentative)
SASSA typically pays grants in the following order each month:
- Older Persons Grant – 1st working day
- Disability Grant – 2nd working day
- Children’s Grant and all other grants – 3rd working day
Here’s a tentative projection for the first few months of 2025, based on this structure:
| Month | Older Persons | Disability Grants | Children’s Grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | Wednesday, 1 Jan | Thursday, 2 Jan | Friday, 3 Jan |
| February 2025 | Monday, 3 Feb | Tuesday, 4 Feb | Wednesday, 5 Feb |
| March 2025 | Monday, 3 Mar | Tuesday, 4 Mar | Wednesday, 5 Mar |
| April 2025 | Tuesday, 1 Apr | Wednesday, 2 Apr | Thursday, 3 Apr |
| May 2025 | Thursday, 1 May | Friday, 2 May | Monday, 5 May |
| June 2025 | Monday, 2 Jun | Tuesday, 3 Jun | Wednesday, 4 Jun |
Dates may shift due to public holidays and weekends.
📝 How to Confirm Official Dates:
SASSA announces exact dates monthly via:
- The official SASSA website: www.sassa.gov.za
- Their Facebook and Twitter pages
- Local media outlets and newspapers
- SMS alerts if you’re a registered beneficiary
Important Notes:
- Your grant will remain in your account until you access it. No need to rush to withdraw on the first day.
- Avoid long lines by waiting a day or two unless it’s urgent.
