The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced the grant payment schedule for the 2025/2026 financial year, ensuring that beneficiaries can plan accordingly for their monthly payouts.
The payment dates cover three key grant categories: Older Persons Grants, Disability Grants, and Children’s Grants. The schedule follows a structured pattern, with older persons receiving their payments first, followed by disability grants and children's grants on subsequent days.
Grant Payment Dates for 2025/2026:
- April 2025: Older Persons - April 2 | Disability - April 3 | Children’s - April 4
- May 2025: Older Persons - May 6 | Disability - May 7 | Children’s - May 8
- June 2025: Older Persons - June 3 | Disability - June 4 | Children’s - June 5
- July 2025: Older Persons - July 2 | Disability - July 3 | Children’s - July 4
- August 2025: Older Persons - August 5 | Disability - August 6 | Children’s - August 7
- September 2025: Older Persons - September 2 | Disability - September 3 | Children’s - September 4
- October 2025: Older Persons - October 2 | Disability - October 3 | Children’s - October 6
- November 2025: Older Persons - November 4 | Disability - November 5 | Children’s - November 6
- December 2025: Older Persons - December 2 | Disability - December 3 | Children’s - December 4
- January 2026: Older Persons - January 6 | Disability - January 7 | Children’s - January 8
- February 2026: Older Persons - February 3 | Disability - February 4 | Children’s - February 5
- March 2026: Older Persons - March 3 | Disability - March 4 | Children’s - March 5
For further assistance, beneficiaries can visit www.sassa.gov.za or contact the toll-free helpline at 0800 60 10 11.
