Canada benefit payment dates 2026: CPP, OAS, CCB, disability benefits, GST/HST credit and more
Quick summary
CPP and OAS are both paid on the same date each month, such as November 26 and December 22, 2026. The Canada Child Benefit is usually paid on the 20th, and the GST/HST credit (now the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit) is paid four times a year. Disability, Ontario, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador and veterans payments are below too. Every date below is copied from the government page named under it. Not sure what else you may be missing? See the benefits guide.
Checked November 10, 2026. Main source: Canada.ca: Benefits payment dates (modified Aug. 7, 2026). See all 4 sources.
Key facts
- Canada Disability Benefit
- Nov. 19 and Dec. 17, 2026
- Source: Canada.ca, modified Aug. 7, 2026
- Ontario Trillium Benefit
- Nov. 10 and Dec. 10, 2026
- Source: Canada.ca, modified Aug. 7, 2026
- CPP and OAS
- Same dates in 2026, including Nov. 26 and Dec. 22
- Source: Canada.ca, modified Aug. 7, 2026
- Canada Child Benefit
- Nov. 20 and Dec. 11, 2026
- Source: CRA, modified Oct. 22, 2026
- Groceries and Essentials Benefit
- Paid four times a year
- Source: CRA, modified June 8, 2026
- 2027 dates
- Not posted yet on the official pages we read
- Source: Checked Nov. 10, 2026
Your next payments
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- Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
Next payment: Thursday, November 26, 2026
That is in 13 days.
- Old Age Security (OAS)
Next payment: Thursday, November 26, 2026
That is in 13 days.
- Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Next payment: Friday, November 20, 2026
That is in 7 days.
- Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (the GST/HST credit)
The last date posted for 2026 has passed. The government has not posted 2027 dates yet.
- Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)
Next payment: Thursday, November 19, 2026
That is in 6 days.
- Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)
Next payment: Thursday, December 10, 2026
That is in 27 days.
- Advanced Canada Workers Benefit
The last date posted for 2026 has passed. The government has not posted 2027 dates yet.
- Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB)
Next payment: Friday, November 27, 2026
That is in 14 days.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit
Next payment: Wednesday, November 25, 2026
That is in 12 days.
- Veteran disability pension
Next payment: Friday, November 27, 2026
That is in 14 days.
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CPP payment dates 2026
The Canada Pension Plan pays on these dates. The page says payments are issued on the dates listed, but may take a few days to arrive.
| Payment date |
|---|
| Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
| Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
| Friday, March 27, 2026 |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| Wednesday, July 29, 2026 |
| Thursday, August 27, 2026 |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
| Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
| Tuesday, December 22, 2026 |
Source: Canada.ca: Benefits payment dates (modified Aug. 7, 2026).
OAS payment dates 2026
Old Age Security uses the same 2026 dates as CPP on the government calendar.
| Payment date |
|---|
| Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
| Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
| Friday, March 27, 2026 |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| Wednesday, July 29, 2026 |
| Thursday, August 27, 2026 |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
| Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
| Tuesday, December 22, 2026 |
Source: Canada.ca: Benefits payment dates (modified Aug. 7, 2026).
Canada Child Benefit payment dates 2026
The CRA lists these dates. Three of them, June 19, September 18 and December 11, are not on the 20th.
| Payment date |
|---|
| Tuesday, January 20, 2026 |
| Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| Monday, April 20, 2026 |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2026 |
| Friday, June 19, 2026 |
| Monday, July 20, 2026 |
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 |
| Friday, September 18, 2026 |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
| Friday, November 20, 2026 |
| Friday, December 11, 2026 |
Source: CRA: Canada child benefit payment dates (modified Oct. 22, 2026).
GST/HST credit payment dates 2026 (Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit)
The GST/HST credit is now called the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. It is paid four times a year.
The CRA page says that if you were owed amounts you missed, they are paid with your next scheduled payment, and amounts under $50 a quarter are paid as a lump sum in July. A top-up payment was also announced for June 5, 2026.
| Payment date |
|---|
| Monday, January 5, 2026 |
| Thursday, April 2, 2026 |
| Friday, July 3, 2026 |
| Monday, October 5, 2026 |
Sources: CRA: Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit payment dates (modified June 8, 2026); CRA news: Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit top-up coming June 5 (April 2026).
Canada Disability Benefit payment dates 2026
The Canada Disability Benefit is paid monthly. The government calendar lists these dates. Not sure if you may be eligible? Read our disability benefits guide.
| Payment date |
|---|
| Thursday, January 15, 2026 |
| Thursday, February 19, 2026 |
| Thursday, March 19, 2026 |
| Thursday, April 16, 2026 |
| Thursday, May 21, 2026 |
| Thursday, June 18, 2026 |
| Thursday, July 16, 2026 |
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 |
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
| Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| Thursday, December 17, 2026 |
Source: Canada.ca: Benefits payment dates (modified Aug. 7, 2026).
Ontario Trillium Benefit payment dates 2026
The calendar lists these dates for Ontario residents. Check your notice from the CRA for how your own payments are made.
| Payment date |
|---|
| Friday, January 9, 2026 |
| Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
| Tuesday, March 10, 2026 |
| Friday, April 10, 2026 |
| Friday, May 8, 2026 |
| Wednesday, June 10, 2026 |
| Friday, July 10, 2026 |
| Monday, August 10, 2026 |
| Thursday, September 10, 2026 |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| Thursday, December 10, 2026 |
Source: Canada.ca: Benefits payment dates (modified Aug. 7, 2026).
Advanced Canada Workers Benefit payment dates 2026
The calendar lists three advance payment dates in 2026.
| Payment date |
|---|
| Monday, January 12, 2026 |
| Friday, July 10, 2026 |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 |
Source: Canada.ca: Benefits payment dates (modified Aug. 7, 2026).
Alberta Child and Family Benefit payment dates 2026
The calendar lists four dates in 2026 for Alberta families.
| Payment date |
|---|
| Friday, February 27, 2026 |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| Thursday, August 27, 2026 |
| Friday, November 27, 2026 |
Source: Canada.ca: Benefits payment dates (modified Aug. 7, 2026).
Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit payment dates 2026
The calendar lists these monthly dates.
| Payment date |
|---|
| Friday, January 23, 2026 |
| Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
| Wednesday, March 25, 2026 |
| Friday, April 24, 2026 |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
| Friday, July 24, 2026 |
| Tuesday, August 25, 2026 |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| Friday, October 23, 2026 |
| Wednesday, November 25, 2026 |
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 |
Source: Canada.ca: Benefits payment dates (modified Aug. 7, 2026).
Veteran disability pension payment dates 2026
The calendar lists these monthly dates.
| Payment date |
|---|
| Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
| Monday, March 30, 2026 |
| Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 |
| Monday, June 29, 2026 |
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 |
| Friday, August 28, 2026 |
| Monday, September 28, 2026 |
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 |
| Friday, November 27, 2026 |
| Wednesday, December 23, 2026 |
Source: Canada.ca: Benefits payment dates (modified Aug. 7, 2026).
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Questions people ask
When is the next CPP payment?
The Canada Pension Plan pays on the dates listed on the Government of Canada payment calendar. The 2026 dates run from January 28 to December 22. The next one for you is shown at the top of this page. The government has not posted 2027 dates yet.
Are CPP and OAS paid on the same day?
In 2026 the calendar lists the same dates for both: January 28, February 25, March 27, April 28, May 27, June 26, July 29, August 27, September 25, October 28, November 26 and December 22.
Why is the December CPP and OAS payment earlier than other months?
The calendar lists December 22, 2026. The page does not explain why. Payments are issued on the dates listed, but may take a few days to arrive.
When is the Canada Child Benefit paid?
Usually around the 20th of the month. The CRA lists June 19, September 18 and December 11 as the three dates in 2026 that are not on the 20th, and the others are on the 20th.
When is the GST/HST credit paid?
The GST/HST credit is now the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. The CRA lists four 2026 payment dates: January 5, April 2, July 3 and October 5.
When is the Canada Disability Benefit paid?
The government calendar lists one payment a month in 2026. The next two are November 19 and December 17.
When is the Ontario Trillium Benefit paid?
The calendar lists monthly dates in 2026, including November 10 and December 10. The CRA says how your own payments are made in your notice.
What if my payment has not arrived?
The government says payments may take a few days to arrive after the listed date. Check your online account first. If it still has not come after that, contact the office that pays the benefit, using the contact link on its official page.
Where are the 2027 payment dates?
The official pages we read on November 10, 2026 list 2026 dates only. We add 2027 dates here when the government posts them, and we do not guess.
Do I need to file taxes to get CCB or the Groceries and Essentials Benefit?
Yes. The CRA works both out from your tax return, and the CCB also needs the right family information. File every year, even with no income.
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