SASSA Payment Dates for October: When Will You Be Paid?

Older persons will be paid first, followed by beneficiaries receiving disability grants and then children’s grants. SASSA follows this staggered approach to help manage the payment system and reduce congestion for beneficiaries accessing their money.

When will SASSA grants be paid in October 2026?

The SASSA payment dates for October are:

• Older Persons Grant: Friday, 2 October 2026
• Disability Grant: Monday, 5 October 2026
• Children’s Grants: Tuesday, 6 October 2026

The children’s grants payment date applies to grants such as the Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant and Care Dependency Grant.

SASSA has confirmed that grant payments are scheduled as early in the month as possible and are staggered over three days. Payment dates are planned around weekends, public holidays and the operation of the National Payment System.

What happens if your SASSA grant is under review?

Beneficiaries whose grants have been selected for review should pay attention to any SMS received from SASSA. The agency uses reviews to confirm that beneficiaries continue to meet the requirements for the grants they receive.

SASSA has previously confirmed that beneficiaries whose grants are under review can be paid on a fourth payment day instead of the normal three-day payment cycle. However, beneficiaries should not assume that a fourth payment date applies to them unless SASSA has notified them that their grant is under review.

Beneficiaries selected for review must complete the process to confirm that they still qualify for their grant. Failure to respond to a review request may result in the grant being suspended or lapsing in accordance with the Social Assistance Act.

SASSA notifies beneficiaries selected for review by SMS, making it important to keep cellphone numbers, residential addresses and other contact details up to date.

What documents do you need for a SASSA grant review?

The documents required can depend on the type of grant and the information SASSA needs to verify. Beneficiaries should bring the documents requested in their review notification.

SASSA says beneficiaries attending a review should generally bring a valid South African ID, proof of income, bank statements for the previous three months and proof of residence. Proof of marital status and grant-specific documents may also be required where applicable.

Beneficiaries who are unable to visit a SASSA office because they are bedridden or medically unable to travel should contact their nearest SASSA office about the available options.

What if my SASSA grant is not paid on the expected date?

Beneficiaries who do not receive their money on the scheduled payment date should first check whether there is an issue with their grant or payment method before visiting a SASSA office.

If a beneficiary has received an SMS confirming that their grant is under review, they should follow the instructions provided by SASSA rather than assuming that the missed payment means their grant has been cancelled.

SASSA has urged beneficiaries to keep their contact details up to date so that they can receive important notifications about their grants.

Beneficiaries who experience payment problems can visit their nearest SASSA office for assistance. SASSA also provides online services for beneficiaries who are able to access them.

What about the SASSA SRD grant in October?

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is not included in SASSA’s three-day social grant payment schedule. SRD payments are processed separately, and beneficiaries should check their individual payment status for the relevant month.

If an SRD application is approved, the beneficiary’s payment date can be checked through SASSA’s SRD services. Beneficiaries should also ensure that their banking details and other information are correct to avoid unnecessary payment delays.