The three paydays in October 2026
SASSA pays grants for October 2026 over three days: Older Persons on Friday, 2 October 2026, Disability on Monday, 5 October 2026, and Children's grants (Child Support, Foster Child, Care Dependency) on Tuesday, 6 October 2026. Weekends and public holidays can shift a payday to the nearest working day. For the 2026/2027 cycle the amounts are: Older Persons Grant R2,400 per month, Disability Grant R2,400, Child Support Grant R580, Foster Child Grant R1,290, and Care Dependency Grant R2,400.
| Payday | Grants paid | Amount per month |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 2 October 2026 | Older Persons Grant | R2,400 |
| Monday, 5 October 2026 | Disability Grant | R2,400 |
| Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | Children's grants: Child Support (R580), Foster Child (R1,290), Care Dependency (R2,400) | R580 to R2,400 |
Source: official DSD/SASSA 2026/2027 schedule. Read the announcement.
SRD R370 in October 2026
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is a monthly payment of R370 for working-age South Africans who are unemployed and pass the means test. SASSA assesses SRD applications for each period, so your payment window can differ from the three-day grant stagger used for permanent grants.
The SRD grant is not paid on the three-day schedule above. SASSA pays SRD in separate batches through the month, and your exact payday depends on bank verification and approval status.
Check your own SRD payment window on srd.sassa.gov.za or read our SRD R370 guide.
If your October 2026 payment is late
If a SASSA payment is late, re-check the schedule above, confirm your bank details, wait at least one working day, then call SASSA on 0800 60 10 11 (toll-free).
- Re-check the schedule above, as weekends and public holidays can shift a payday.
- Confirm your bank details are correct and verified with SASSA.
- Wait until at least one working day after your scheduled date.
- Then call SASSA on 0800 60 10 11 (toll-free) or visit your nearest office.
Most late SASSA payments resolve within one or two working days once banks process the batch. If your money has not arrived three working days after your scheduled date, confirm that your bank details were not changed without your knowledge, then call the toll-free line or visit an office with your ID and report suspected fraud immediately.
Full walkthrough: what to do when a SASSA payment is late.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Older Persons Grant paid in October 2026?
The Older Persons Grant is scheduled for Friday, 2 October 2026 in October 2026. SASSA pays Older Persons grants first in the monthly three-day stagger. Always confirm on sassa.gov.za.
When are children's grants paid in October 2026?
Children's grants are scheduled for Tuesday, 6 October 2026 in October 2026. This batch includes the Child Support Grant (R580 per month), Foster Child Grant (R1,290), and Care Dependency Grant (R2,400).
When is the SRD R370 grant paid in October 2026?
The SRD (R370) grant is paid in separate batches that differ from the three-day grant stagger, often later in the month. Check your SRD status on srd.sassa.gov.za for your own payment window.
What if my SASSA payment is late?
Check the payment schedule and your bank details first, then use our payment-late checklist before calling SASSA on 0800 60 10 11. Never share your SASSA card PIN with anyone.
Can SASSA payment dates change in October 2026?
Yes. Weekends and public holidays can shift a payday to the nearest working day, and SASSA occasionally adjusts the published schedule. This page is verified against the official DSD 2026/2027 schedule; confirm last-minute changes on sassa.gov.za.