March 2026 payment schedule at a glance
| Grant type | Payment date | Day | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant (Pension) | 3 March 2026 | Tuesday | Paid |
| Disability Grant | 4 March 2026 | Wednesday | Paid |
| Children's Grants (CSG, Foster Care, CDG) | 5 March 2026 | Thursday | Paid |
| Review and verification cases | 6 March 2026 | Friday | Paid — notified beneficiaries |
| Social Relief of Distress (SRD R370) | 25-31 March 2026 | Month-end batches | Paid — batches complete |
What to know about March payments
March closes the fiscal year, so it is the last month paid at the previous year's rates. If you want to predict your April amount, check our grant amounts page for the figures announced in the February budget — they apply automatically from April without any action on your part.
March is also a heavy month for review activity. SASSA uses the change of financial year to run database re-verifications, which is why some beneficiaries see status changes or requests to confirm details in March and early April. Responding quickly to a review SMS keeps payments uninterrupted.
SRD R370 payments run from 25 March with batches continuing to month end. Human Rights Day (Saturday 21 March) falls on a weekend and did not affect any pay date.
Review notices require action
If you receive an SMS or letter saying your grant is under review, do not ignore it. Reviews that lapse because the beneficiary never responded are suspended until the review is completed. Visit your office with your documents promptly.
What are the SASSA payment dates for March 2026?
Older Persons grants were paid on Tuesday 3 March 2026, Disability grants on Wednesday 4 March, Children's grants on Thursday 5 March, and SRD R370 payments ran from 25 to 31 March.
When do the new grant amounts start?
New amounts take effect from April 2026. March is paid entirely at the old rates; no top-up is owed for March.
Did Human Rights Day shift any March payment?
No. Human Rights Day fell on Saturday 21 March 2026, outside the payment days, so nothing moved.
Why did my SRD payment come later than my friend's?
SRD batches release over several days within the monthly window. Your date depends on when your individual approval was processed, not on where you live.
My grant was flagged for review in March. What should I do?
Visit your nearest SASSA office with your ID and any documents mentioned in the notice. Completing the review keeps future payments running; ignoring it can lead to suspension.
Sources used on this page
Dates reflect the published March 2026 schedule. Review-cycle details were accurate at publication.
Need Official Assistance?
This is an independent informational resource. For official services — checking your grant status, updating your details, or submitting an appeal — please use the official SASSA portals directly: