CRA payment dates
Organize CRA-administered benefit dates and explain when readers should verify individual status.
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CRA Payment Dates 2026
Every federal benefit payment date for 2026 in one place. The GST/HST credit pays in January and April, gets a one-time 50% top-up on June 5, then is replaced by the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) starting July 5. CCB lands on the 20th each month. CPP and OAS arrive in the last week of every month. We update this page within 24 hours of any official CRA schedule change.
GST/HST credit
CGEB
CCB
CWB
CPP / OAS
2026 payment calendar by benefit
GST/HST credit
Final payments before CGEB takes over in July 2026
- January 3, 2026
- April 4, 2026
- June 5, 2026 — one-time 50% top-up
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB)
Replaces GST/HST credit starting July 2026
- July 5, 2026 — first payment
- October 5, 2026
- January 5, 2027
- April 5, 2027
Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Monthly, around the 20th
- Jan 20 · Feb 20 · Mar 20 · Apr 17 · May 20 · Jun 19
- Jul 20 · Aug 20 · Sep 18 · Oct 20 · Nov 20 · Dec 11
Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) — advance payments
Quarterly advance payments (ACWB)
- January 10, 2026
- July 10, 2026
- October 10, 2026
CPP & OAS
Monthly, near the end of the month
- Jan 29 · Feb 26 · Mar 27 · Apr 28 · May 28 · Jun 26
- Jul 29 · Aug 27 · Sep 25 · Oct 29 · Nov 26 · Dec 22
Climate Action Incentive Payment
Final payment was April 22, 2025 — the federal fuel charge ended April 1, 2025
- No 2026 payments — program ended
CGEB transition: what changes in July 2026
The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit replaces the GST/HST credit starting July 5, 2026. Eligibility is essentially the same — based on your 2025 tax return — but quarterly amounts increase by approximately 25% for five years. There is no separate application required.
Before the switch, the CRA is also issuing a one-time top-up on June 5, 2026 equal to 50% of your 2025–26 GST/HST credit. See our CGEB top-up calculator to estimate your June payment.
Direct deposit vs. cheque
- Direct deposit: arrives in your bank account by 6 AM ET on the listed payment date.
- Cheque: mailed about 5 business days before the date; allow up to 10 business days to arrive.
- Switch by: updating your banking info in CRA My Account or through your bank.
Payment is missing — what now?
- Wait 10 full business days past the payment date.
- Sign in to CRA My Account and confirm your direct deposit and mailing address are current.
- Check the "Benefits and credits" section to confirm your eligibility for that benefit period.
- If everything looks correct, call the CRA at 1-800-387-1193 (CCB / GST credit / CGEB) or 1-800-277-9914 (CPP / OAS).
Frequently asked questions
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Sources
- CRA — Benefit payment dates
- Service Canada — CPP & OAS payment dates
- Department of Finance Canada — CGEB announcements
General information only. Not tax, legal, or financial advice. Verify all dates with the Canada Revenue Agency (canada.ca/en/revenue-agency) before relying on them. Last reviewed: April 29, 2026.
Last reviewed: April 29, 2026