Millions of South African social grant beneficiaries will have to wait until after the first weekend of October before receiving their SASSA grants.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that older persons will be the first major group paid, with their grants scheduled for Friday, 2 October.
Beneficiaries receiving disability and children’s grants will only receive their payments the following week.
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SASSA October payment dates
SASSA’s October 2026 payment schedule is:
- Older Persons Grant: Friday, 2 October
- Disability Grant: Monday, 5 October
- Children’s Grants: Tuesday, 6 October
- Remaining/exception payments: Wednesday, 7 October
The staggered payment system is used to manage demand and help ensure that payments are processed smoothly.
However, because the first payment date falls on a Friday, most beneficiaries will only receive their grants after the first weekend of the month.
Grant amounts
The current grant amounts include:
- Old Age, Disability and Care Dependency Grants: R2 400
- War Veterans Grant: R2 420
- Foster Care Grant: R1 290
- Child Support Grant: R580
- Grant-in-Aid: R580
- SRD Grant: R370
Beneficiaries are reminded that they do not need to collect their money immediately on the payment date. Once the grant has been paid into a beneficiary’s account, the funds remain available.
Plan around your payment date
SASSA has encouraged beneficiaries to plan around their designated payment dates and avoid unnecessary trips to payment points before their grants are due.
Anyone experiencing problems with a payment can seek assistance through SASSA’s official channels or at their nearest SASSA office.
For millions of households relying on social grants, knowing the payment schedule in advance can help with budgeting and planning for essential expenses.
SASSA 2026/27 payment schedule
| Month | Older persons | Disability | Children’s |
| October 2026 | 2 October | 5 October | 6 October |
| November 2026 | 3 November | 4 November | 5 November |
| December 2026 | 2 December | 3 December | 4 December |
| January 2027 | 5 January | 6 January | 7 January |
| February 2027 | 2 February | 3 February | 4 February |
| March 2027 | 2 March | 3 March | 4 March |
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