Payment dates
May 2026
Updated 30 April 2026
Older Persons Grant
Date confirmed
Pay day
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
How much you get
Old Age (60–74)
R2 400Old Age (75+)
R2 420War Veterans
R2 420Official schedule for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Disability Grant
Date confirmed
Pay day
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
How much you get
R2 400
Official schedule for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Children's Grants
Date confirmed
Pay day
Thursday, 7 May 2026
How much you get
Child Support
R580Foster Child
R1 290 (R1 300 from October)Care Dependency
R2 400Official schedule for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Social Relief of Distress
SRD date varies by person
Pay day
24-31 May 2026
How much you get
R370
SRD paydays are assigned per approved applicant during the monthly payment window.
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May 2026 Payout FAQs
When do SASSA payment dates usually clear for May 2026?↓
SASSA payments are typically cleared on the morning of the published payment date. Bank processing times can vary, so funds may reflect later in the day depending on your commercial bank (such as Capitec, FNB, Nedbank, Standard Bank, or TymeBank).
What happens if a payment day falls on a weekend or public holiday?↓
SASSA payments are never released on weekends or national public holidays. If a scheduled date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, the release is usually shifted to the next standard business day.
How do I check if my payment is ready or verify banking details?↓
You can check your payment status and banking details verification state by logging in securely to the official SASSA Services Portal. If your status shows 'Approved', your funds will be released during the designated payment window.
More payment help
Payment dates
Return to the payment-date hub if you need another month or grant category.
Approved status meaning
Read the approved status page if the timing makes more sense once the status is clear.
How to understand payment dates
Use the guide when you need help reading expected, pending, or portal-only timing.
Why payment is delayed
Open the delay guide if the payment window feels unclear or late.