Confirmed SASSA September 2026 Payment Schedule
SASSA has confirmed its September 2026 grant payment dates, following the usual three-day staggered schedule. Payments begin Wednesday, 2 September 2026, with a fourth payment day set aside for beneficiaries flagged for review.
No Weekend Adjustment Needed This Month
SASSA avoids paying on the first of the month, on a Monday, over a weekend, or the day right after a public holiday. September's schedule falls exactly on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th with no shifting required — so these dates are locked in and won't move.
Your Complete September 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 | September 2026 Payment Date | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|---|
Older Persons Grant (60–74) | Wednesday, 2 September 2026 | R2,400 |
Older Persons Grant (75+) | Wednesday, 2 September 2026 | R2,420 |
War Veterans Grant | Wednesday, 2 September 2026 | R2,420 |
Disability Grant | Thursday, 3 September 2026 | R2,400 |
Care Dependency Grant | Thursday, 3 September 2026 | R2,400 |
Child Support Grant | Friday, 4 September 2026 | R580 |
Foster Child Grant | Friday, 4 September 2026 | R1,290 |
Grant-in-Aid | Friday, 4 September 2026 | R580 |
Grants Under Review / eLife Certification4th Day Review | Monday, 7 September 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 Monday, 7 September 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 September 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 September 2026?
The R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant doesn't follow the fixed calendar above. SASSA hasn't published an official September batch date yet, but based on the typical pattern of running in the final business days of the month, the window is expected to fall between 25 and 30 September 2026. This month is shorter than usual because Heritage Day (24 September) is a public holiday, which pushes the window slightly later than August's — SASSA doesn't pay out on public holidays or weekends, so batches are expected on Friday 25, Monday 28, Tuesday 29, and Wednesday 30 September. 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.