SASSA has announced festive season grant payouts for the months from September to December 2025, to budget your plans. Let’s know exactly when and what to expect in these months.
SASSA Festive-Season Grant Payments 2025: September- December Calendar
SASSA has kept the September to November 2025 grants on the usual first-week schedule, while the SRD R370 payments remain set for the last week of each month. December, however, brings the festive adjustment, with regular grants paid earlier in the month and SRD festive relief expected between 17-23 December 2025.
Find the exact dates by months respectively to plan your holiday season with your grant.
September 2025
SASSA stays consistent in September, no early festive payout, but still well-timed and reliable, see the dates below:
- Older Persons Grant lands on Tuesday, 2 September 2025
- Disability Grant arrives on Wednesday, 3 September 2025
- Child Support & All Other Grants drop on Thursday, 4 September 2025
SASSA advises not rushing to withdraw funds on the first day, spreading visits over a few days helps ease congestion and protect your safety.
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October 2025- SRD Festive Relief Begins
October marks the start of festive-style payouts, especially for SRD (R370) grant recipients:
- Based on the August 2025 SRD timeline, where payments fell between 27-30 August grant, we expect a similar structure for the October grant, around 25 to 30 October.
While SASSA hasn’t confirmed yet, the pattern suggests that you expect your SRD funds in the last week of October. Regular grants continue earlier in the month as usual.
November 2025
In November, SASSA is expected to stick to the regular schedule. Grants usually fall in the first week of the month:
- Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, 4 November 2025
- Disability Grant: Wednesday, 5 November 2025
- Children’s & Other Grants: Thursday, 6 November 2025
For SRD R370 payments, beneficiaries can expect funds during the last week of November (around 25-30 November), following the same month-end pattern as previous months.
December 2025- Early Festive Payments
December is special because SASSA often brings grant payments a little earlier to help households prepare for the festive season. Based on past schedules:
- Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, 2 December 2025
- Disability Grant: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
- Children’s & Other Grants: Thursday, 4 December 2025
SRD R370 festive payments are likely to be processed mid-to-late December (around 17-23 December), just like we have seen in December 2024, so families can enjoy their holidays with this support.
At A Glance
| Month | Regular Grants | SRD/Festive Grants (R370) |
|---|---|---|
| September | 2 (Older Persons), 3 (Disability), 4 (Others) | Normal schedule (no festive change) |
| October | 2 (Older Persons), 3 (Disability), 6 (Others) | Expected late Oct (25-30) |
| November | 4 (Older Persons), 5 (Disability), 6 (Others) | Expected late Nov (25-30) |
| December | 2 (Older Persons), 3 (Disability), 4 (Others) | Likely 17-23 December (festive relief) |
The pattern suggests SASSA will follow a similar schedule, early December for regular grants, and the SRD payout likely mid-to-late December, helping families manage festive expenses smoothly.
Useful Tips for Festive Months
- Check SRD status regularly on the portal, GovChat, Moya App, or WhatsApp to see your actual date.
- No need to rush on the very first day to receive your funds.
- Prepare all your documents, like your SASSA card, ID, keep them in a folder so that you don’t forget any, and remember your registered cell number.
- Watch for unofficial deductions, only one deduction per month is allowed, maximum 10%, and only with consent.
As we move into the festive months of 2025, it’s important to keep monitoring the festive grant and payout dates. December is likely to follow with early regular payments and festive relief arriving a little later. So, make a festive budget calendar or set reminders for your specific payment dates for your stress-free holidays.
