SASSA October 2026 Payment Dates: 2, 5, 6 & 7 October
SASSA has confirmed its October 2026 grant payment dates, following the usual three-day staggered schedule. Payments begin Friday, 2 October 2026, with a fourth payment day set aside for beneficiaries flagged for review.
All Four October Dates Are Locked In
SASSA avoids paying on the first of the month, over a weekend, or the day right after a public holiday. October has no public holidays affecting the payment window, so the 2nd (Friday), 5th (Monday), 6th (Tuesday), and 7th (Wednesday) all stand as scheduled and won't move.
Your Complete October 2026 Grant Calendar
As with previous months, SASSA staggers permanent grant payouts across the first week to reduce congestion at ATMs and pay points. Older persons and war veterans are paid first, followed by disability and care dependency grants, then children's grants.
| Grant Type | October 2026 Payment Date | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|---|
Older Persons Grant (60–74) | Friday, 2 October 2026 | R2,400 |
Older Persons Grant (75+) | Friday, 2 October 2026 | R2,420 |
War Veterans Grant | Friday, 2 October 2026 | R2,420 |
Disability Grant | Monday, 5 October 2026 | R2,400 |
Care Dependency Grant | Monday, 5 October 2026 | R2,400 |
Child Support Grant | Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | R580 |
Foster Child Grant | Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | R1,300 |
Grant-in-Aid | Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | R580 |
Grants Under Review / eLife Certification4th Day Review | Wednesday, 7 October 2026 | Varies |
What Happens If You're Paid on the Fourth Day
If SASSA flags your grant for a review or eLife Certification, you may be paid on Wednesday, 7 October instead of your usual date. SASSA sends a bulk SMS to notify beneficiaries who fall into this category, so there's no need to worry if your payment doesn't land during the normal three-day cycle — check whether you received that notification first.
Check for an SMS from SASSA about a review or eLife Certification before assuming your payment is late.
If flagged, visit your nearest SASSA office during October to complete the review and avoid disruption to future payments.
Ignoring a review request can lead to your grant being suspended next cycle, and cancelled if unresolved.
Your money stays in your account once paid — no need to withdraw it on the exact date.
When Will the R370 SRD Grant Be Paid in October 2026?
The R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant doesn't follow the fixed calendar above. SASSA hasn't published an official October batch date yet, but based on the typical pattern of processing payments in the final business days of the month, the window is expected to fall between 26 and 30 October 2026. October has no public holidays that would compress the window, so batches should run across Monday 26, Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28, Thursday 29, and Friday 30 October. Your exact date depends on your application batch and payment method, and SASSA doesn't confirm it in advance for anyone. Beneficiaries should track their individual SASSA statusto see their exact payment date once it's generated.