The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the official grant payment schedule for 2026 in order to give beneficiaries a sense of when payment can be expected from the end of each month. The permanent social grants, including the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, and Children’s Grants-guide members of the family by way of payments.
The SRD R370 grant similarly appears but, like the others, with no set calendar dates; it pays, only after eligibility checks are complete. Knowing the timetable will aid grant recipients in making early plans for essentials, such as food, utilities, transport, and schooling, for the whole year.
Grant Dates from January to March 2026
Permanent grants are paid during the first week of January 2026. On 6 January 2026, the Old Age Grant would be paid; on 7 January 2026, the Disability Grant; and on 8 January 2026, all other Children’s Grants, such as Child Support and Foster Child Grants. This staggered procedure will alleviate the pressure at payment points, making it easier for beneficiaries to gain access to them. 2026’s SRD Grant R370 payments will be processed toward the end of the month, usually between 24 and 31 January, while the exact date varies depending on individual status checks.
In February, the same pattern would persist. On 3 February 2026, the Older Persons Grant will be paid; on 4 February 2026, the Disability Grant would be paid; and on 5 February 2026 will be the various Children’s Grants which include child Support and Foster Child Grants. Such payments are expected to be processed in February again, with possible flexibility extending up into early March, depending on the confirmed status of each beneficiary.
Yet for March 2026, the schedule confirms another early-month set of payout dates for permanent grants – Older Persons Grant on March 3, 2026 – Disability Grant on 4 Mar 2026 – Child Grants on March 5, 2026. These dates formed part of the steady 1st-week pattern that SASSA tends to follow for the purpose of assisting beneficiaries and aid them with predictable monthly payments.
How Can I Know What My Exact Payment Date Is?
You must regularly check for your individual payment status online by means of the official SASSA status check portal, which is provided below. You will have to input South African ID number, and have registered cellphone number to get the confirmation of the exact SRD payment date, seeing as it varies monthly, depending on application processing and assessment.