Effect of the 1st of May public holiday on SASSA's payment timeline
No-Nonsense Guide to Your SASSA Payments in May 💕
Happy May Day! You might be wondering when your SASSA grant will hit your account, given it's a public holiday. Let's break it down for you.
Will SASSA payments be delayed due to 1 May public holiday?
Hell yeah! 1 May is a public holiday (Workers' Day), so SASSA won't be processing any payments that day. The goods news? SASSA will start issuing grants from 3 May, just like they do on the business day following weekends or public holidays.
What can you expect and when you'll get paid
If you're waiting for your Old Age, Disability, or Care Dependency grant, you don't need to stress. Just because it's a holiday, it doesn't mean SASSA can't pull their shit together. Even if your payment arrives through the Post Office, the funds should arrive soon after the holiday. Here's a breakdown:
- Old Age - May 3
- Disability - May 7
- Child Support - May 7
SASSA advises beneficiaries to ensure their banking details are up to date and collect their funds a day after these dates to avoid dealing with overcrowded ATMs.
SASSA's got your back
And if you're using a SASSA gold card, remember to switch to a Postbank black card before the end of May 2025 to avoid any payment snafus. SASSA's got your back, so make sure to verify payment dates through official channels and be patient.
[1] https://ewn.co.za/2025/04/27/sassa-grant-payments-to-be-delayed-by-2-days-due-to-may-day[2] https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sassa-grant-payments-set-for-may-2-55bfd1c8-3172-4bfa-840f-f7b8b19331d9[4] @SASSA_SA Instagram post from 26 April 2025
- Due to the 1 May public holiday, SASSA payments for Old Age, Disability, and Care Dependency grants will be delayed, with payments starting from 3 May for Old Age, 7 May for Disability, and 7 May for Child Support.
- To avoid any payment delays or issues, SASSA beneficiaries are advised to ensure their banking details are up to date and collect their funds a day after the payment dates mentioned above.
- SASSA also encourages beneficiaries using SASSA gold cards to switch to a Postbank black card before the end of May 2025 to minimize payment challenges.
