SASSA Confirmed 2 to 31 October 2025 Grant Payment Dates
For millions of South Africans who rely on social grants, SASSA confirmed 2 to 31 October 2025 grant payment dates schedule. This official announcement is important for beneficiaries of the old age grant, disability grant, child support grant, and the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R370 grant. Beneficiaries are urged to check their October payment dates and collect their grants on the exact schedule to prevent delays and avoid payment reversals.
SASSA Confirmed 2 to 31 October 2025 Grant Payment Dates
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) disburses monthly grant payments on specific dates to prevent confusion across different types of grants.
For October 2025 SASSA grant payout schedule has been released, with the following confirmed payment dates:
October 2025 date for old age grants (02/10/2025)
October 2025 date for disability grants (03/10/2025)
October 2025 date for children’s grants (06/10/2025)
| SASSA Grants | SASSA Payment Dates |
|---|---|
| Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R350 – R370 | 27 October to 31 October 2025 |
| Older Persons Grant (Old Age Pension) | 2 October 2025 Thursday |
| War Veterans Grant | 2 October 2025 Thursday |
| Disability Grant | 3 October 2025 Friday |
| Care Dependency Grant | 3 October 2025 Friday |
| Child Support Grant | 6 October 2025 Monday |
| Foster Child Grant | 6 October 2025 Monday |
SASSA SRD Payment Status Check with October Payment Dates Schedule
SASSA Status Check for October 2025 Payment Dates
Checking your SASSA status confirms your eligibility for October 2025 payments. Without an approved status, beneficiaries will not be paid, as this measure helps prevent fraudulent payments. Beneficiaries can check their October 2025 payment status on the official portal srd.sassa.gov.za.
Once your status for October 2025 is confirmed as approved, you can expect your approved grant money to be paid on the scheduled pay day.
How You Will Receive Your SASSA Grant Payment for October 2025
SASSA will distribute grant payments according to the official schedule for October 2025. Eligible beneficiaries will receive their funds on the confirmed SRD R350 payment dates directly into their bank accounts, including any linked grants, like grant-in-aid or child support grant top-ups.
Beneficiaries using a SASSA Gold Card or Postbank Black Card will recieve an SMS confirmation to withdraw their grant money by visiting their nearest Postbank branch or participating retail outlets like Checkers, Pick n Pay, Boxer, Shoprite and Spar.
