Here are the SASSA grant payment dates for January to March 2027

South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries have been given the scheduled payment dates for the first three months of 2027.

Older persons grants will be paid first each month, followed by disability grants and then children’s grants.

The payment schedule is designed to stagger collections and help reduce congestion at payment points.

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January 2027 SASSA payment dates

• Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, 5 January 2027
• Disability Grant: Wednesday, 6 January 2027
• Children’s Grants: Thursday, 7 January 2027

February 2027 SASSA payment dates

• Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, 2 February 2027
• Disability Grant: Wednesday, 3 February 2027
• Children’s Grants: Thursday, 4 February 2027

March 2027 SASSA payment dates

• Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, 2 March 2027
• Disability Grant: Wednesday, 3 March 2027
• Children’s Grants: Thursday, 4 March 2027

Thanks to February 2027 only being 28-days long, there are only four weeks (28 days) between February and March payments.

What beneficiaries should know

Beneficiaries do not need to withdraw their grants on the day the money is paid. Once deposited, the funds remain available and can be accessed later.

Those receiving grants through bank accounts can use their usual banking channels, while beneficiaries collecting through other payment methods should follow the arrangements applicable to their payment points.

Beneficiaries should also be alert to scams and should never share their SASSA PINs or banking details with anyone claiming to assist with grant payments.

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