Canadian benefit payment dates 2026
Summarize benefit payment timing while directing readers to official government calendars.
Summarize benefit payment timing while directing readers to official government calendars.
Summarize benefit payment timing while directing readers to official government calendars.
Every major Canadian government benefit and its 2026 payment schedule, in one place. Click any benefit for the full month-by-month schedule, eligibility rules, and FAQ.
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Tax-free monthly payment for families with children under 18.
See full Canada Child Benefit (CCB) schedule →Quarterly tax-free payment. Replaced by CGEB starting July 2026.
See full GST/HST Credit (final cycle) schedule →New benefit replacing the GST/HST credit with higher amounts.
See full Canada Groceries & Essentials Benefit (CGEB) schedule →Monthly retirement, disability, survivor and children's benefits.
See full Canada Pension Plan (CPP) schedule →Monthly pension for Canadians 65+. Same dates as CPP.
See full Old Age Security (OAS) + GIS schedule →Canadian benefits are administered by two agencies on two different schedules. CRA handles CCB, GST/HST credit, CGEB, climate action incentives (now ended), and the Canada Workers Benefit — typically paid on or around the 20th of each month or quarter.
Service Canada handles CPP, OAS, GIS, the Allowance, and EI — typically paid on the third-to-last business day of each month. CPP and OAS share the same dates.