CRA Payment Dates 2026: Benefit Payment Calendar
Every CRA benefit payment date for 2026 in one calendar. GST/HST credit quarterly (Jan 3 / Apr 4), then the new CGEB takes over July 5. CCB lands on the 20th each month (or the prior business day). CPP and OAS hit near the last week of every month. We rebuild this page within 24 hours of any CRA schedule change.
GST/HST Credit Payment Dates 2026
The final GST/HST credit payments before the CGEB takes over in July:
| Quarter | Payment Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | January 3, 2026 | Based on 2024 return |
| Q2 | April 4, 2026 | Includes 50% top-up! |
CGEB Payment Dates (New — Starting July 2026)
| Payment | Date |
|---|---|
| 1st CGEB | July 5, 2026 |
| 2nd CGEB | October 5, 2026 |
| 3rd CGEB | January 5, 2027 |
| 4th CGEB | April 5, 2027 |
Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Payment Dates 2026
CCB is paid monthly, usually on the 20th. See our full CCB dates page or CCB schedule guide for amounts.
| January 20 | February 20 | March 20 |
| April 17 | May 20 | June 19 |
| July 20 | August 20 | September 18 |
| October 20 | November 20 | December 12 |
CPP & OAS Payment Dates 2026
| Month | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| January | January 29 |
| February | February 26 |
| March | March 27 |
| April | April 28 |
| May | May 28 |
| June | June 26 |
| July | July 29 |
| August | August 28 |
| September | September 26 |
| October | October 29 |
| November | November 27 |
| December | December 22 |
Use our CPP calculator to estimate your retirement benefit at age 60, 65, or 70. The official CRA source for these dates is the CRA benefit payment dates page — we cross-check this list there at the start of each quarter.
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This article is published by LoonieLabs for general information only. It is not financial, tax, legal, accounting, or immigration advice and must not be relied on as such. Rules, dollar figures, interest rates, and program eligibility change — always verify with the Canada Revenue Agency, IRCC, or a qualified professional before acting. Spotted an error? See our corrections policy. Last reviewed: April 14, 2026.
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