With October 2026 approaching, SASSA beneficiaries are checking when their grants will be paid. However, SRD R370 payments do not follow the same fixed schedule as the Older Persons, Disability and Children’s grants.
For this reason, SRD beneficiaries should check their individual payment status rather than relying on the general SASSA grant payment dates.
SASSA Payment Dates for October 2026
The scheduled dates for the main social grants in October are:
| Grant | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | 2 October 2026 |
| Disability Grant | 5 October 2026 |
| Children’s Grants | 6 October 2026 |
| SRD R370 Grant | Check individual SRD status |
The dates of 2, 5 and 6 October apply to the main social grants and should not be treated as the payment dates for the SRD R370 grant.
When Will the SRD R370 Grant Be Paid?
There is no single payment date that applies to every SRD beneficiary. Payments are processed based on individual applications and their status.
Therefore, beneficiaries should check the official SRD system to see whether their October 2026 application has been approved and whether payment information is available.
How to Check Your SRD R370 Status
Beneficiaries can check their application and payment status through the official SASSA SRD website:
If your application has been approved but payment has not been received, check the payment details shown on your SRD profile and ensure that your banking information is correct.
SRD R370 Grant Extension
The SRD grant remains at R370 per month and has been extended through 31 March 2027 as part of the 2026/2027 social assistance programme.
This means eligible beneficiaries can continue to receive the grant during the extension period, subject to meeting the applicable requirements and having their applications approved.
October 2026 SASSA Payment Dates at a Glance
- 2 October 2026: Older Persons Grant
- 5 October 2026: Disability Grant
- 6 October 2026: Children’s Grants
- SRD R370: Check your individual SASSA status
SRD beneficiaries should therefore use the official SRD status portal rather than assuming that their R370 payment will arrive on one of the main grant payment dates.
