# SASSA December 2026 Payment Dates

> SASSA pays older persons grants Wednesday, 2 December 2026, disability Thursday, 3 December, and children’s grants Friday, 4 December 2026.
- Title: SASSA December 2026 Payment Dates · The Rio Times | Shortify
- Summary: SASSA pays older persons grants Wednesday, 2 December 2026, disability Thursday, 3 December, and children’s grants Friday, 4 December 2026. SASSA’s December…
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- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/sassa-grant-payment-dates-december-2026
- Author: Contributing Reporter
- Published: 2026-10-12T17:22:22+00:00
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## SASSA Payment Dates for December 2026
SASSA’s 2026/27 calendar lists 2, 3 and 4 December for payments.
## Payment Sequence for December 2026
Older persons grants paid Wednesday, 2 December; disability Thursday, 3 December; children’s grants Friday, 4 December.
## Grant Amounts in December 2026
Older persons grant: R2,400 (about US$145) monthly; disability grant: R2,400 (about US$145).
## Why These Dates Matter
Confirm dates on SASSA’s channels before traveling to collect to avoid delays.
## SRD Grant Separate Schedule
The SRD grant is not part of the three-day calendar and runs on a separate cycle.
## SASSA’s Payment Calendar Rules
SASSA pays grants as early in the month as possible, staggered over three days.
## National Treasury Approval
National Treasury approved the 2026/27 schedule on Friday, 20 March 2026.
## Grant Reviews in 2026
SASSA reviewed 291,581 beneficiaries for payment status by December 2025.
## What to Do If Not Paid
Visit SASSA office or call 0800 60 10 11 if not paid on scheduled date.
## December 2026 Dates Not Confirmed
SASSA has not yet issued a December-specific confirmation statement.
## Key takeaway

SASSA’s December 2026 social grants are paid on specific dates: older persons Wednesday, 2 December; disability Thursday, 3 December; children’s grants Friday, 4 December.