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Updated March 2026

SASSA Payment Dates
March 2026

Official SASSA grant payment schedule for March 2026. Older Persons, Disability, Children's grants and SRD R370 — all in one place. Updated every month.

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SRD R370 — 24 March
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📅 March 2026 — Official Payment Schedule

✅ Current Month
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Older Persons Grant (Old Age Pension)
R2,400/month (aged 60–74) · R2,420/month (aged 75+) · Must pass means test
4
March
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Disability Grant
R2,400/month · Ages 18–59 · Mental or physical disability preventing employment
5
March
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Child Support Grant
R560/child · R810/child for orphans · Primary caregiver must apply
6
March
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Foster Child Grant
R1,180/child · Court-appointed foster parents · Paid same day as Child Support
6
March
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Care Dependency Grant
R2,400/child · For children under 18 with severe disabilities
6
March
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SRD R370 Grant (Social Relief of Distress)
R370/month · Ages 18–59 · Unemployed · Individual dates vary · Check yours on srd.sassa.gov.za
24–30
March

📆 Full 2025/2026 SASSA Payment Schedule

This is the official SASSA grant payment schedule for all permanent grants. The SRD R370 grant follows a separate schedule — individual dates are confirmed monthly on the SASSA portal.

Month Older Persons Disability Children's Grants SRD R370 (approx)
Apr 20252 Apr3 Apr4 AprLast week Apr
May 20252 May5 May6 MayLast week May
Jun 20253 Jun4 Jun5 JunLast week Jun
Jul 20252 Jul3 Jul4 JulLast week Jul
Aug 20254 Aug5 Aug6 AugLast week Aug
Sep 20252 Sep3 Sep4 SepLast week Sep
Oct 20252 Oct3 Oct6 OctLast week Oct
Nov 20254 Nov5 Nov6 NovLast week Nov
Dec 20253 Dec4 Dec5 DecLast week Dec
Jan 20262 Jan5 Jan6 JanLast week Jan
Feb 20263 Feb4 Feb5 FebLast week Feb
Mar 2026 ← Now4 Mar5 Mar6 Mar24–30 Mar

* The 2026/2027 schedule (Apr 2026–Mar 2027) will be released officially by SASSA in March 2026. This page will be updated immediately.

🛒 Where to Collect Your SASSA Grant

You can collect your SASSA grant from multiple locations. SASSA advises beneficiaries not to rush on payment day — your money stays in your account until you withdraw it.

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Retail Stores

Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Checkers, Boxer, and USave using your SASSA card or CashSend

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ATMs

Any ABSA, Capitec, FNB, Nedbank, or Standard Bank ATM. Postbank ATMs for SASSA card holders

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Direct Bank Transfer

SASSA pays directly into your bank account. Must be in your name — no third-party accounts

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Post Office

Select post office branches — check availability first as some branches have cash shortages

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Capitec App

If you receive your grant via Capitec, you can access it instantly via the Capitec banking app

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SASSA Offices

For grant-related queries, visit your nearest SASSA office. Not all offices have cash payouts

⏰ What to Do if Your SASSA Payment is Late

If your grant didn't arrive on the expected date, don't panic. Here's what to check in order:

🔍 Check These First

  • Check your SASSA status at srd.sassa.gov.za — your grant may have been declined for that month
  • Check for a review notification SMS from SASSA — if you ignored it, your payment may be suspended
  • Verify your banking details are correct and in your name — changed account details can cause delays
  • For SRD grants: your individual payment date may be later in the 24–30 March window
  • Post office beneficiaries: some branches have cash shortages — try a retailer or ATM instead

If none of the above apply, call the SASSA helpline on 0800 60 10 11 (toll-free) or visit your nearest SASSA office with your ID. Find your nearest office at our offices directory →

❓ Frequently Asked Questions — SASSA Payments

Older Persons: 4 March · Disability: 5 March · All Children's Grants: 6 March · SRD R370: 24–30 March 2026. SASSA uses three consecutive days for permanent grants to avoid overcrowding at pay points and ATMs.
Permanent grant dates (Older Persons, Disability, Children's) are the same for everyone. But SRD R370 grant dates are individual — SASSA processes SRD payments in batches and each person gets their own specific date within the 24–30 March window. Check your personal date on srd.sassa.gov.za.
No. Once SASSA pays your grant into your account or onto your SASSA card, the money stays there until you withdraw it. You do not need to rush on the first payment day. SASSA actively encourages beneficiaries to avoid queuing on pay days.
The SRD R370 grant is distributed between 24–30 March 2026. Each beneficiary has their own specific date within this window. Check your personal payment date by logging into srd.sassa.gov.za with your SA ID and the mobile number you used when applying.
SASSA staggers payments over three consecutive days for permanent grants to manage cash flow, reduce queuing and congestion at stores and ATMs, and ensure reliable distribution to over 18 million beneficiaries every month. Older Persons are paid first, followed by Disability, then Children's grants.
If the scheduled payment date falls on a public holiday or weekend, SASSA brings the payment forward to the previous working day. Always check the updated schedule on this page or the official SASSA website around public holiday periods.

🔗 Related SASSA Guides

🔍 How to Check Your SASSA Status → ❌ My SASSA Was Declined — What Now? → ⚖️ How to Appeal a SASSA Decision → 🏦 Change Your SASSA Banking Details →
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