SASSA payment dates: January 2027
The official days SASSA pays older persons, disability and children's grants in January 2027.
- Older Person's Grant5 January 2027TuesdayOlder person's grants
- Disability Grant6 January 2027WednesdayDisability grants
- Children's grants7 January 2027ThursdayChild Support, Foster Child and Care Dependency grants
Official source: DSD: SASSA confirms 2026/2027 social grant payment schedule and increases (approved by National Treasury on 20 March 2026) (Department of Social Development)
Good to know
- Older persons are usually paid first, then disability grants, then children's grants (Child Support, Foster Child and Care Dependency).
- The Grant-in-Aid is paid with the grant it is added to. SRD (R370) payments have their own dates on srd.sassa.gov.za.
- Only trust dates from SASSA's official channels. Fake payment-date posts are common on social media. How to spot a scam.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Older Person's Grant paid in January 2027?
Tuesday 5 January 2027, according to Department of Social Development.
When is the Disability Grant paid in January 2027?
Wednesday 6 January 2027, according to Department of Social Development.
When is the Children's grants paid in January 2027?
Thursday 7 January 2027, according to Department of Social Development.
Do I have to collect my grant on the first day?
No. Your money stays in your account once it is paid, so there is no need to queue on the first day.
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