SASSA Grant Payment Dates for April 2026

ByHakim Lethabo

Do your SASSA status check and get your SASSA payment dates for April 2026. SASSA clients can check the grant payment schedules for the 2026/2027 financial year for the SRD R370 grant, Child Support Grant, Older Person’s Grant, and Disability Grant.

If you are waiting for your grant payment, get updates on your SRD status check and find out the payment date for your SASSA grant now.

SASSA Grant Name Payment Date 2026 Grant Amount 2026
● Older Person’s Grant Thursday, 2nd April 2026 R2,400
● Disability Grant Tuesday, 7th April 2026 R2,400
● Child Grant Wednesday, 8th April 2026 R580
● SRD Grant 23–24 and 29–30 April 2026 R370

SASSA Payment Dates for April 2026

Grant Month Older Persons Grant Disability Grant Children’s Grant
● April 2026 2026/04/02 2026/04/07 2026/04/08
May 2026 2026/05/05 2026/05/06 2026/05/07
June 2026 2026/06/02 2026/06/03 2026/06/04
July 2026 2026/07/02 2026/07/03 2026/07/06
August 2026 2026/08/04 2026/08/05 2026/08/06
September 2026 2026/09/02 2026/09/03 2026/09/04
October 2026 2026/10/02 2026/10/05 2026/10/06
November 2026 2026/11/03 2026/11/04 2026/11/05
December 2026 2026/12/02 2026/12/03 2026/12/04
January 2027 2027/01/04 2027/01/05 2027/01/06
February 2027 2027/02/02 2027/02/03 2027/02/04
March 2027 2027/03/02 2027/03/03 2027/03/04

SASSA SRD R370 Grant

The SRD R370 grant will be paid between 23–24 and 29–30 April 2026. Check your SASSA status to verify your application. Use the official website srd.sassa.gov.za to check your SRD status.

Many South Africans rely on this monthly SRD grant. It supports vulnerable citizens and ensures beneficiaries receive a monthly payment of R370.

Older Persons Grant

The payment date for the Older Person’s Grant is Thursday, 2nd April 2026. This grant supports individuals 60 years and older and helps them cover essential living expenses.

The payment amount for the Older Persons Grant from April 2026 is R2,400 (increased by R80 from R2,320).

Disability Grant

Collect your SASSA Disability Grant on Tuesday, 7th April 2026. This grant provides R2,400 to individuals with permanent disabilities who cannot work due to their condition.

To qualify, you must:

  • Have a permanent disability
  • Be a South African citizen or permanent resident
  • Meet the means test requirements

This grant is a crucial financial lifeline for many disabled individuals and their families.

Child Support Grant

Check your SASSA status and collect your Child Support Grant on Wednesday, 8th April 2026. This grant helps caregivers cover the costs associated with raising children.

The payment amount from April 2026 is R580 per month (increased by R20 from R560).

Foster Child Grant

The Foster Child Grant payment date is Wednesday, 8th April 2026, and the amount from April 2026 is R1,290 (increased by R40 from R1,250).

Care Dependency Grant

Collect your Care Dependency Grant on Tuesday, 7th April 2026. The payment amount from April 2026 is R2,400 (increased by R80 from R2,320).

War Veterans Grant

The War Veterans Grant payment of R2,420 (increased by R80 from R2,340) can be collected on Thursday, 2nd April 2026, at Pick n Pay or another approved payout point.

SASSA Status Check for SRD R350/R370 Payment Dates

If you applied for the SASSA R350/R370 grant, it’s important to stay updated on when you can expect your payment. To check your payment status, use the official SASSA Status Check system.

Enter your South African ID number and your payment status will be displayed immediately.

Why Are My SASSA Payment Dates Pending?

SASSA payment dates are announced at the beginning of each month. All grant holders receive an SMS on payday.

If your payment dates are pending for more than three months, you should contact SASSA immediately or visit your nearest SASSA office.

How to Collect SASSA Payment on Payday

Your payment method determines how you receive your funds:

  • If you use a SASSA card, your money will be deposited directly into your account.
  • If you collect at Pick n Pay or ShopRite, check your payment date and visit the store on that day.

Bring your SASSA ID and reference number to collect your funds.

FAQs

Older Persons Grant pays on 2 April, Disability Grant on 7 April, and Children’s Grant on 8 April 2026. SRD R370 payments are scheduled for 23–24 and 29–30 April 2026.

So you know the exact date your funds will be paid. You will also receive an SMS with your payment date.

All monthly payment dates for the 2026/2027 financial year are listed in our updated SASSA grant schedule above, approved by National Treasury on 20 March 2026.

From April 2026: Older Persons and Disability grants are R2,400, Child Support Grant is R580, Foster Child Grant is R1,290, and the SRD grant remains R370.

Yes, several grants increased from April 2026. Older Persons, Disability, and Care Dependency grants rose by R80 to R2,400. The Child Support Grant increased by R20 to R580. The Foster Child Grant rose by R40 to R1,290. The SRD R370 grant remains unchanged.

Yes, checking your bank statement helps confirm your payment has been received.

No. SASSA payments are made only on business days. Payments falling on weekends or public holidays are moved to the next business day.

The Easter holidays caused the Disability Grant to move to 7 April and the Children’s Grant to 8 April, instead of the usual 3rd and 4th pattern. The Older Persons Grant is still paid on 2 April as usual.

If your status is approved, but no payment date appears, wait one week. If nothing changes, contact SASSA.