How the 1 May public holiday will affect SASSA payments

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Since 1 May is a public holiday, many SASSA grant recipients may wonder when they can expect payments. Older persons’ and disability grants are traditionally issued on the 1st of each month. The upcoming public holiday can cause a delay.

Will SASSA payments be delayed because of the 1 May public holiday?

Since 1 May is a public holiday (Workers’ Day), SASSA payments will not be processed on that day.
It’s important to note that SASSA typically issues payments on the nearest business day after a weekend or holiday. Instead of 1 May, recipients can expect their payments to be processed from 3 May.

What to expect and when you will get paid

If you’re expecting to receive your SASSA payment for old age, disability, or care dependency grants, there’s no need to panic. While the 1st of May is a holiday, SASSA has always made sure that payments continue without major disruption. Even if you receive your payment via the Post Office, there will be no difference in when the funds are available. All money should come through soon after the holiday. The list is as follows:

Old age – May 3
Disability – May 6
Child Support – May 7

SASSA urges all grant beneficiaries to make sure their banking and card details are updated to avoid delays in receiving their payments. To avoid long queues and ATM congestion, beneficiaries are also encouraged to collect their funds a day after said dates.