All SASSA payment dates for the 2026/2027 financial year β Older Persons, Disability, Child Support, and SRD R370 grants.
To receive your payment you must have an approved SRD status. Check your status on srd.sassa.gov.za β
Dates for Older Persons, Disability, and Children's grants. SRD R370 dates are announced monthly β check the SRD portal for your specific date.
| Month | Older Person's Grant | Disability Grant | Child Support Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 2 April 2026 | 7 April 2026 | 8 April 2026 |
| May 2026 NOW | 5 May 2026 | 6 May 2026 | 7 May 2026 |
| June 2026 | 2 June 2026 | 3 June 2026 | 4 June 2026 |
| July 2026 | 2 July 2026 | 3 July 2026 | 6 July 2026 |
| August 2026 | 4 Aug 2026 | 5 Aug 2026 | 6 Aug 2026 |
| September 2026 | 2 Sep 2026 | 3 Sep 2026 | 4 Sep 2026 |
| October 2026 | 2 Oct 2026 | 5 Oct 2026 | 6 Oct 2026 |
| November 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| December 2026 | 2 Dec 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | 4 Dec 2026 |
| January 2027 | 4 Jan 2027 | 5 Jan 2027 | 6 Jan 2027 |
| February 2027 | 2 Feb 2027 | 3 Feb 2027 | 4 Feb 2027 |
| March 2027 | 2 Mar 2027 | 3 Mar 2027 | 4 Mar 2027 |
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.
For May 2026, SASSA grant beneficiaries should use the official SRD and SASSA channels to confirm their payment status before collection.
Older Persons grants are paid on 5 May 2026, Disability grants on 6 May 2026, and Child Support grants on 7 May 2026.
SRD R370 dates can vary by beneficiary, so use the official portal to confirm your exact May payment date before collecting.
Bank transfer, Pick n Pay, Boxer, and Postbank remain the main collection methods. Bring your ID and any required SMS or reference number.
For May 2026, Older Persons grants pay on 5 May, Disability on 6 May, and Childrenβs grants on 7 May.
Your SRD R370 payment date can differ from other beneficiaries. Always confirm your assigned May date on the official SRD status portal.
If your SRD status shows approved but no payment date, SASSA may still be processing verification or bank validation. Read the guide here β