The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed its grant payment schedule for August 2026, with millions of beneficiaries set to receive their monthly grants during the first week of the month.
SASSA will pay the Older Persons Grant on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Disability Grant on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, and Children’s grants on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Friday, August 7, 2026, has been set aside for beneficiaries undergoing grant reviews or eLife Certification, while the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R370 grant will follow a separate payment schedule later in the month.
The payment dates are based on the official 2026/27 grant payment calendar published by the Department of Social Development and approved by the National Treasury. Here’s what each payment date means, how much beneficiaries will receive, and what to do if your grant is delayed.
SASSA payment dates for August 2026
Grant typePayment dateOlder Persons Grant (including War Veterans Grant)Tuesday, August 4, 2026Disability GrantWednesday, August 5, 2026Children’s grants (Child Support, Foster Child, Care Dependency)Thursday, August 6, 2026Grant reviews and eLife Certification casesFriday, August 7, 2026SRD R370 grantRolling batches from around 24 August to month end
