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payment calendar · updated 20 October 2026
Every month of 2026 at a glance — including the revised November schedule and provisional December dates for Older Persons, Disability, Children's and SRD R370 grants.
Confirmed and revised by SASSA on 15 October 2026. Older Persons move to Friday 30 October because 4 November is a public holiday for the Local Government Elections. Disability: 2 Nov, Children: 3 Nov, review-process: 5 Nov.
Schedule last checked 20 October 2026. Source: SASSA official announcements. Always confirm your own payment date on the SRD portal or at your pay point.
View the confirmed schedule for November 2026, check next month's dates, and print a calendar for your fridge or grant office.
30 Oct 2026
2 Nov 2026
3 Nov 2026
24-30 Nov 2026
Confirmed and revised by SASSA on 15 October 2026. Older Persons move to Friday 30 October because 4 November is a public holiday for the Local Government Elections. Disability: 2 Nov, Children: 3 Nov, review-process: 5 Nov.
2 Dec 2026
3 Dec 2026
4 Dec 2026
23-31 Dec 2026
Provisional — permanent grants follow the first-week pattern. SRD batches are expected from 23 December so money lands before Christmas. Confirm final dates with SASSA.
Collection Information:
You do not need to withdraw all your funds on the exact payment date. Once SASSA releases payment, the money remains in your bank account or SASSA card indefinitely. Avoid long queues by waiting a few days or withdrawing at participating retailer outlets (Pick n Pay, Boxer, Shoprite, Usave, or Checkers) or using cardless ATM withdrawals.
Verify historical payment release cycles for reference.
| Month (2026) | Older Persons | Disability | Children | SRD R370 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 30 Oct | 2 Nov | 3 Nov | 24-30 Nov |
| October 2026 | 2 Oct | 5 Oct | 6 Oct | 24-31 Oct |
| September 2026 | 2 Sep | 3 Sep | 4 Sep | 24-30 Sep |
| August 2026 | 4 Aug | 5 Aug | 6 Aug | 25-31 Aug |
| July 2026 | 3 Jul | 4 Jul | 5 Jul | 25-30 Jul |
| June 2026 | 3 Jun | 4 Jun | 5 Jun | 25-30 Jun |
| May 2026 | 4 May | 5 May | 6 May | 25-30 May |
| April 2026 | 2 Apr | 3 Apr | 6 Apr | 24-30 Apr |
| March 2026 | 3 Mar | 4 Mar | 5 Mar | 25-31 Mar |
| February 2026 | 3 Feb | 4 Feb | 5 Feb | 25-28 Feb |
| January 2026 | 2 Jan | 5 Jan | 6 Jan | 23-30 Jan |
Payment dates are staggered by grant type. Older Persons grants are usually paid first (around the 2nd to 4th), followed by Disability grants, then Children's grants. SRD R370 runs in a separate window from about the 24th to the 31st. The exact days move when a public holiday falls in the first week, so always check the month page.
The confirmed November 2026 dates are: Older Persons on 30 Oct 2026, Disability on 2 Nov 2026, Children's grants on 3 Nov 2026, and SRD R370 from 24-30 Nov 2026. SASSA revised this schedule on 15 October 2026.
The provisional dates are: Older Persons on 2 Dec 2026, Disability on 3 Dec 2026, Children's grants on 4 Dec 2026, and SRD R370 from 23-31 Dec 2026. Provisional — permanent grants follow the first-week pattern. SRD batches are expected from 23 December so money lands before Christmas. Confirm final dates with SASSA.
No. Your grant remains available in your account. You can withdraw any time after the pay date. Avoiding peak queues by collecting a few days later is recommended.
Bank transfers typically reflect 1-3 business days after the official pay date. Plan your budget accordingly. If funds have not reflected after 5 business days, contact SASSA.
Contact SASSA at 0800 60 10 11 to request a resend. You can also visit a SASSA office with your ID for a replacement voucher.
Yes, payment dates can shift due to public holidays, weekends, or special circumstances. Check the official schedule each month. SASSA usually announces changes in advance.
Check your own record on the SRD portal at srd.sassa.gov.za, or use the SASSA WhatsApp line at 082 046 8553. Your payment date is displayed alongside your approved status. This site cannot look up an individual record.