In 2026, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) confirms the dual dates for paying social grants. It offers crystal-clear clarity for the beneficiaries to plan out their year financially. All the major social grants like Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, and Children’s Grants are given the aforementioned scheduled dates. Knowing the payment calendar prepares households for expenses like food, transport, medicine, and other basic needs.
The Timing of the Payment Calendar
Thus; SASSA pays permanent social grants in the first week of every month. The structured calendar follows the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grants, and complements Children’s Grants. This staggered timing helps manage pay point queues and enables the recipients to access their funds in an orderly manner. After the funds are released on the selected dates, they remain available in the bank accounts at any pay point without anyone having to rush to utilize them all up on the first day.
Confirmed Dates for 2026 Grants
The Older Person’s grant for February will be paid out on Tuesday, 3 February while the Disability grant comes next on Wednesday, 4 February and the payment for Child Support will be made on the next working day on Thursday, 5 February. This schedule is a result of the official payment calendar of the 2025/2026 financial year, which SASSA has given to the public. Morning payouts of grants tend to happen each month on the first full working days.
Payments for Social Relief of Distress
Though the grant for Social Relief of Distress (SRD) now stands at R370, there is a schedule somewhat different from that of permanent grants. Unlike permanent grants, which have fixed payment dates, the SRD payments are scheduled to occur every month in batches for the period of that same month at any time after the applicant has been verified and approved. They must check their status regularly, as this will confirm the exact date the payment is going to take place.
What Must Beneficiaries Do
Beneficiaries must take care to see that their personal details and banking information are current at all times in order to avoid any delays. Any changes to cell phone, telephone, or banking addresses must be updated in the system at least two weeks in advance of the payment due date. The official SASSA website or mobile apps will let inquisitive beneficiaries know if the money is ready for collection.
Conclusion
Many benevolent beneficiaries can now breathe a sigh of relief as the official payout schedule 2026 becomes an open secret, with no suspense. Hereby, the preparations and the information available will ensure that such households dependent on social grants can plan and maintain effective management of their budgets month after month.