SASSA payment dates for October 2026
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SASSA pays over four days in October 2026, with an unusual gap: the Older Persons Grant on Friday 2 October, then — because 3 and 4 October fall on a weekend — the Disability Grant on Monday 5 October, the Child Support Grant on Tuesday 6 October, and all other grants on Wednesday 7 October. Grants under review are paid on 7 October.
| Payment day | Grant | Who is paid |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 2 October 2026 | Older Persons Grant | Aged 60 and over, plus the War Veterans Grant |
| Monday 5 October 2026 | Disability Grant | Aged 18–59, with Grant-in-Aid paid alongside the main grant |
| Tuesday 6 October 2026 | Child Support Grant | Primary caregivers, including the orphan top-up |
| Wednesday 7 October 2026 | All other grants | Foster Child, Care Dependency — and every grant currently under review |
Before October: two things worth checking
- Is your card a black card? Gold cards stopped working after 31 August 2026. Payments continue into the account, but you cannot draw them. Get a free replacement.
- Is your cellphone number current with SASSA? Review notices go there and nowhere else, and a missed review is how grants end up suspended.
Frequently asked questions
What are the SASSA payment dates for October 2026?
Older Persons on 2 October, Disability on 5 October, Child Support on 6 October, and all other grants — including grants under review — on 7 October 2026.
Why is there a gap between 2 and 5 October?
3 and 4 October fall on a weekend. Payment days are working days, so the second day moves to Monday.
Will I be paid early because of the weekend?
No. Dates move later, never earlier.
Do I need to withdraw the money on the day?
No. It stays in the account until you use it.
Verified information
- Responsible body
- South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
- Official source
- sassa.gov.za
- Status
- Officially confirmed
- Date verified
- Confidence
- High confidence
October 2026 dates follow SASSA's published 2026/2027 schedule. The gap between the first and second payment day reflects the weekend of 3–4 October. Confirm against SASSA's own notice for the month closer to the time.
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What's changed on this page (1)
Published ahead of the October 2026 run, noting the weekend gap that puts three days between the Older Persons and Disability payment days.
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