From SASSA’s database, an official calendar of payment for social grants for the month of February 2026 has been made public. This announcement is likely to benefit the numerous beneficiaries in South Africa who live off these grants and are needed for their most basic needs. The calendar confirmed the dates of receipt for all major grants, including the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, Children’s Grants, and Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant. SASSA made an early release of the schedule to make it easier for grant recipients to plan their finances with certainty coming in the new year.
SASSA has set the time for payment of the February 2026 Older Persons Grant at the beginning of the month. The grant is for the elderly who fulfill the age and means criteria, and is a vital monthly income for many old-aged people. Paying the grant at the start of the month helps pensioners budget for essentials like food, medical care, and utilities in good time. Releasing the schedule so early permits beneficiaries to ready themselves for their monthly financial duties.
Supposed Disability Dates of Payment
In his wake, comes the Disability Grant payment, expected to be paid the first few days of February 2026. The grant, vital support extended to those suffering disabilities for daily needs and independent living, is given to those who meet all of the conditions. The Date identified by SASSA for this annual fund, again, is a laxity for the beneficiaries of Disability Grants to budget for something they urgently need, thereby simultaneously reducing stress and confusion.
So, the February 2026 schedule was likely worked out in such a way to also include Children’s Grants like Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, and Care Dependency Grant payments; these families really need to rely on such monthly support to arrange and manage all the children’s welfare-related needs. Reconfirmation of payments long before, finally, grants an unwavering reliability on part of caregivers at the time they have to chalk out the plans for school fees, transportation, and other household expenditures.
SRD R370 Grant Payment Window
The disbursement of a once-off Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in the amount of R370 per month follows a different schedule from the permanent grants. The payment schedule for the R370 grant occurs later in the month once it has been determined who meets the qualifying criteria. Social relief of distress grant holders are advised to regularly check their status so that they can ascertain the exact day that their grant payment will be released. It is through maintaining this line of communication that the transfer of funds may transpire all the sooner.
Keep Yourself Updated with SASSA Announcements
SASSA urges all beneficiaries to please ensure that their contact and banking details are up to date in order to avoid any problems during disbursements. The benefit of the establishment of the existing details much before the February 2026 payment cycle can prevent delays and guarantee smooth processing.