Are you looking for the most accurate and up-to-date SASSA grant payment dates for 2025 and 2026? Whether you are a beneficiary of the Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant, or the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, well-known as R350 or R350 grant, in this comprehensive guide, I’ll be showing you everything you need to stay informed and prepared.
In this article, you will get a complete breakdown of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) social grant payment dates from this current month of 2025 until next year 2026, as well as the SRD grant payment from this 2025 month until the following year, 2026. I will also be sharing tips on how to track SRD grant payment status with ease, how to avoid grant payment issues and delays.
SASSA Social Grant Payment Dates 2025–2026
The following are the official payment dates for the permanent social grant, which are Old Age, Disability, and Child Support grants, from April 2025 up until next year March 2026:
| Month (April 2025 – March 2026) | Old Age Grant | Disability Grant | Child Support Grant |
| Apr 2025 | Wed, Apr 2 | Thu, Apr 3 | Fri, Apr 4 |
| May 2025 | Thu, May 2 | Fri, May 3 | Mon, May 6 |
| Jun 2025 | Mon, Jun 3 | Tue, Jun 4 | Wed, Jun 5 |
| Jul 2025 | Tue, Jul 2 | Wed, Jul 3 | Thu, Jul 4 |
| Aug 2025 | Fri, Aug 2 | Mon, Aug 5 | Tue, Aug 6 |
| Sep 2025 | Tue, Sep 3 | Wed, Sep 4 | Thu, Sep 5 |
| Oct 2025 | Wed, Oct 2 | Thu, Oct 3 | Fri, Oct 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Mon, Nov 4 | Tue, Nov 5 | Wed, Nov 6 |
| Dec 2025 | Tue, Dec 3 | Wed, Dec 4 | Thu, Dec 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Tue, Jan 6 | Wed, Jan 7 | Thu, Jan 8 |
| Feb 2026 | Tue, Feb 3 | Wed, Feb 4 | Thu, Feb 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Tue, Mar 3 | Wed, Mar 4 | Thu, Mar 5 |
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Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant R370: Payment Dates (2025–2026)
The SRD grant increased from R350 to R370, and beneficiaries must bear in mind that this grant ill temporary, and so it was extended until March 2026. This grant is typically paid in the last 7–10 days of each month. This grant is not fixed and has no fixed payment dates. The following dates are the most likely payment dates Based on historic grant payment patterns:
| Month | SRD Payment Dates (2025-2026) |
| Apr 2025 | 21–30 April |
| May 2025 | 21–31 May |
| Jun 2025 | 23–28 June |
| Jul 2025 | 23–31 July |
| Aug 2025 | 25–31 August |
| Sep 2025 | 24–30 September |
| Oct 2025 | 24–31 October |
| Nov 2025 | 25–30 November |
| Dec 2025 | 22–31 December |
| Jan 2026 | 26–31 January |
| Feb 2026 | 23–28 February |
| Mar 2026 | 25–31 March |
Bear In Mind: Those payment dates are estimated (based on data of past grant payments). Because this grant has no fixed payment dates or application status (which is analysed monthly to check if applicants still meet the requirements), you must check your grant payment status monthly to confirm when your funds will be disbursed and avoid disappointment when visiting the bank or retail store where you withdraw your money.
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How to Track Your SASSA Grant Status
Stay up to date and get in touch with ease using the following tools and platforms:
- SASSA SRD Grant Website: srd.sassa.gov.za
- Via USSD Code: Dial *120*3210# or *120*69277# (Use this method on the SIM card with the number you used to register for the grant)
- WhatsApp: Message “SASSA” this number 082 046 8553 on your app
- Call Centre: 0800 601 011
- Email Address: grantenquiries@sassa.gov.za