SASSA Grants Payment Schedule for 2025-26 Available Now, Learn How to Avoid Delays
Short Information: The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially released the complete payment schedule for the 2025–26 financial year. Beneficiaries of Older Persons, Disability, and Child Support Grants can now check monthly disbursement dates. SASSA also shared key instructions to help recipients avoid payment delays.
SASSA Grants Payment Schedule 2025–26 Overview
| Issuing Agency | South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) |
|---|---|
| Payment Year | April 2025 to March 2026 |
| Payment Type | Social Grants |
| Payment Mode | Bank Transfer, Post Office, Retail Stores, SASSA Cards |
| Applicable Grants | Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant |
| Official Website | https://www.sassa.gov.za |
Monthly Payment Schedule 2025–26
| Month | Older Persons Grant | Disability Grant | Child Support Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | 03 April 2025 | 04 April 2025 | 05 April 2025 |
| May 2025 | 03 May 2025 | 05 May 2025 | 06 May 2025 |
| June 2025 | 04 June 2025 | 05 June 2025 | 06 June 2025 |
| July 2025 | 02 July 2025 | 03 July 2025 | 04 July 2025 |
| August 2025 | 02 August 2025 | 05 August 2025 | 06 August 2025 |
| September 2025 | 03 September 2025 | 04 September 2025 | 05 September 2025 |
| October 2025 | 02 October 2025 | 03 October 2025 | 06 October 2025 |
| November 2025 | 03 November 2025 | 04 November 2025 | 05 November 2025 |
| December 2025 | 02 December 2025 | 03 December 2025 | 04 December 2025 |
| January 2026 | 03 January 2026 | 05 January 2026 | 06 January 2026 |
| February 2026 | 04 February 2026 | 05 February 2026 | 06 February 2026 |
| March 2026 | 03 March 2026 | 04 March 2026 | 05 March 2026 |
Dates are subject to change based on public holidays or operational issues
How to Avoid SASSA Payment Delays
Ensure your bank account or SASSA card details are up to date
Collect grant only on or after the assigned date for your category
Avoid rushing to collection points on the first day
Monitor SMS alerts or SASSA status online for confirmation
Reapply or update documents well before expiry deadlines
Common Grant Categories
Older Persons Grant – For citizens aged 60 and above
Disability Grant – For individuals with medically certified long-term disabilities
Child Support Grant – For primary caregivers of children under 18
Other Grants – Includes Care Dependency, Foster Child, and War Veteran Grants
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| SASSA Official Portal | https://www.sassa.gov.za |
| Check Payment Status | https://srd.sassa.gov.za |
| Update Banking Details | https://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/banking |
| SASSA Helpline | 0800 60 10 11 |
Notes
Do not visit pay points before your scheduled date
Keep your SASSA card and ID safe and secure
Always use official SASSA channels for updates
Grant payments are free and do not require any fees for collection
If payment is delayed contact your nearest SASSA office or call the helpline
