May 2026 SASSA payment dates and amounts
SASSA has confirmed that social‑grant payments in May 2026 will again be staggered over the first week of the month, following the same pattern as April. From April 2026, several grants also received small increases, so the amounts that beneficiaries receive in May are slightly higher than in early‑2026.
May 2026 payment dates
As officially announced, the main SASSA grant payment dates for May 2026 are:
– Older Person’s Grant:5 May 2026
– Disability Grant: 6 May 2026
– Children’s Grants (Child Support, Foster Care, etc.):7 May 2026
These dates apply to beneficiaries who receive their grants via bank transfer, SASSA pay‑points, or other chosen collection channels. All‑grant collections (for those not paid on the first three days) usually follow on the next working day after the children’s‑grant date, unless public holidays intervene.
Updated grant amounts (from April 2026 onwards)
From 1 April 2026, SASSA raised several grant values, and these same amounts apply in May 2026 pay‑cycles. Key changes people are checking now include:
– Older Person’s Grant, Disability Grant, and Care Dependency Grant increased to R2 400 per month (up from R2 320).
– Child Support Grant rose to R580 per child (up from R560).
– Grant‑in‑Aid also increased to R580 per month.
– Foster Care Grant is now R1 290 per eligible child (up from R1 250).
These updated amounts are reflected in May 2026 payments for those who qualify for these specific grants.
What people are also checking in May 2026
Many users are searching for:
“Is my grant still R2 315?” confirming that most older‑person and disability grants now pay R2 400 from April onwards.
“Why did my child support grant go up to R580?” after seeing the new amount in their April and upcoming May pay‑slip.
“What happens if my grant does not land on 5/6/7″ reminding beneficiaries that some banks or payment‑points may take until the next working day, especially if the published date falls on a weekend or public holiday.
If you notice no payment on the published date, check your banking details with SASSA or your chosen pay‑point and, if unresolved, report the issue at your nearest SASSA office.
