📅 Official 2026/2027 Schedule

SASSA Grant Payment Dates for 2026

All SASSA payment dates for the 2026/2027 financial year — Older Persons, Disability, Child Support, and SRD R370 grants.

🔴 LIVE — May 2026 Payment Dates
Older Person's Grant
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
R2,400
✅ Paid
Disability Grant
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
R2,400
✅ Paid
Child Support Grant
Thursday, 7 May 2026
R580
✅ Paid
SRD R370 Grant
Check the portal for your exact May payment date
R370
ℹ️ Monthly release

To receive your payment you must have an approved SRD status. Check your status on srd.sassa.gov.za →

Full 2026/2027 Payment Schedule

Dates for Older Persons, Disability, and Children's grants. SRD R370 dates are announced monthly — check the SRD portal for your specific date.

Month Older Person's Grant Disability Grant Child Support Grant
April 20262 April 20267 April 20268 April 2026
May 2026 NOW5 May 20266 May 20267 May 2026
June 20262 June 20263 June 20264 June 2026
July 20262 July 20263 July 20266 July 2026
August 20264 Aug 20265 Aug 20266 Aug 2026
September 20262 Sep 20263 Sep 20264 Sep 2026
October 20262 Oct 20265 Oct 20266 Oct 2026
November 20263 Nov 20264 Nov 20265 Nov 2026
December 20262 Dec 20263 Dec 20264 Dec 2026
January 20274 Jan 20275 Jan 20276 Jan 2027
February 20272 Feb 20273 Feb 20274 Feb 2027
March 20272 Mar 20273 Mar 20274 Mar 2027

SRD R370 Grant — May 2026

The SRD R370 grant is still processed in monthly batches, but each beneficiary can receive a different May payment date.

Use the official SRD portal to confirm your assigned May 2026 payment date before you travel to collect your grant.

  • ✅ Bank transfer — deposited automatically on your assigned date
  • ✅ Pick n Pay / Boxer — CashSend, bring your ID
  • ✅ Postbank Black Card — use any ATM
Check My SRD Status →
SRD May 2026 Payments
📅 Dates are released per beneficiary
📱 Check your portal for the exact May date
R370 / month
No payment date? See why →

SASSA Grant Amounts for 2026

Older Person's Grant
R2,400
Ages 60–74: R2,400  |  75+: R2,420
Disability Grant
R2,400
Permanent disability, means-tested
Child Support Grant
R580
Per child, up to 6 children per caregiver
SRD R370 Grant
R370
Monthly, subject to eligibility review
Foster Child Grant
R1,180
Per foster child in your care
Care Dependency Grant
R2,400
Children with severe disability

How to Check Your May 2026 Payment Date

For May 2026, SASSA grant beneficiaries should use the official SRD and SASSA channels to confirm their payment status before collection.

1

Confirm your grant type

Older Persons grants are paid on 5 May 2026, Disability grants on 6 May 2026, and Child Support grants on 7 May 2026.

2

Check your SRD status online

SRD R370 dates can vary by beneficiary, so use the official portal to confirm your exact May payment date before collecting.

3

Collect using your approved method

Bank transfer, Pick n Pay, Boxer, and Postbank remain the main collection methods. Bring your ID and any required SMS or reference number.

May 2026 FAQs

📅 May payout dates

For May 2026, Older Persons grants pay on 5 May, Disability on 6 May, and Children’s grants on 7 May.

🔍 SRD date lookup

Your SRD R370 payment date can differ from other beneficiaries. Always confirm your assigned May date on the official SRD status portal.

⚠️ No payment date?

If your SRD status shows approved but no payment date, SASSA may still be processing verification or bank validation. Read the guide here →