All of the benefit and credit payment dates in Canada in 2026
You can look forward to a new slate of benefit and credit payments from the Government of Canada and provincial governments next year.
According to a recent report, soaring food prices are expected to push Canadian families’ grocery bills to over $17,000 in 2026.
Unfortunately, the cost of living continues to rise. To help, benefit and credit payments are increased by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) using a process called indexation to keep pace with inflation.
In 2026, the indexation increase will be two per cent, which means some benefit and credit payments will increase by that amount. In comparison, it will be a lower hike than the 2.7 per cent increase in 2025.
Here are all of the dates in 2026 when eligible Canadians will receive these payments from the federal and provincial governments.
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Canada Disability Benefit
This new government benefit provides financial assistance to Canadians aged 18 to 64 who live with a disability.
Applications opened in June. If you qualify, you’ll begin getting money from the government the month after your application is approved.
Here are all of the dates eligible Canadians will receive the CDB in 2026:
- Jan. 15, 2026
- Feb. 19, 2026
- March 19, 2026
- April 16, 2026
- May 21, 2026
- June 18, 2026
- July 20, 2026
- Aug. 20, 2026
- Sept. 17, 2026
- Oct. 15, 2026
- Nov. 19, 2026
- Dec. 17, 2026
Canada Pension Plan
The CPP is a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces part of eligible Canadians’ income upon retirement and is paid for the rest of their lives.
To receive money from the government, you must have made at least one valid contribution to the CPP and be at least 60 years old.
The amount you receive will depend on when you decided to start your pension, the amount you contributed, how much you earned throughout your working life, and how long you contributed to the CPP. New beneficiaries aged 65 will receive an average monthly payment of $899.67. The maximum monthly payment you can receive at age 65 is $1,433.
Here are all of the dates eligible Canadians will receive the CPP in 2026:
- Jan. 28, 2026
- Feb. 25, 2026
- March 27, 2026
- April 28, 2026
- May 27, 2026
- June 26, 2026
- July 29, 2026
- Aug. 27, 2026
- Sept. 25, 2026
- Oct. 28, 2026
- Nov. 26, 2026
- Dec. 22, 2026
Old Age Security
Canadians aged 65 and older can qualify for the OAS pension regardless of their work history.
Those aged 65 to 74 can receive up to $727.67 per month in 2025 if their annual net income in 2023 was less than $142,609.
However, Canadians aged 75 and older can receive a maximum of $800.44 if their annual net world income in 2023 was less than $148,179.
Here are all of the dates eligible Canadians will receive the OAS in 2026:
- Jan. 28, 2026
- Feb. 25, 2026
- March 27, 2026
- April 28, 2026
- May 27, 2026
- June 26, 2026
- July 29, 2026
- Aug. 27, 2026
- Sept. 25, 2026
- Oct. 28, 2026
- Nov. 26, 2026
- Dec. 22, 2026
Veteran Disability Pension
The following Canadians can qualify for the Veteran Disability Pension:
- A member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces
- A member or former member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
- A Second World War or Korean War Veteran (includes Merchant Navy), or an eligible civilian who served in the Second World War
Eligible recipients must have a diagnosed medical condition or disability and demonstrate that it was related to their service. If eligible, you can also receive a lifetime monthly benefit or lump sum for Pain and Suffering Compensation. The amount you receive depends on your disability, and payments range from $69.60 to $1,391.98.
Here are all of the dates eligible Canadians will receive the VDP in 2026:
- Jan. 30, 2025
- Feb. 27, 2025
- March 28, 2025
- April 29, 2025
- May 29, 2025
- June 27, 2025
- July 30, 2025
- Aug. 28, 2025
- Sept. 26, 2025
- Oct. 30, 2025
- Nov. 27, 2025
- Dec. 23, 2025
GST/HST Credit
The GST/HST credit is a tax-free quarterly payment based on Canadians’ adjusted family net income, marital status, and the number of eligible children under 19 a person has registered for the Canada Child Benefit, GST/HST credit, or both.
Based on the two per cent indexation increase, in 2026, Canadians could get up to:
- $544 if you’re single
- $712 if you’re married or have a common-law partner
- $187 for each child under the age of 19
Here are all of the dates eligible Canadians will receive the GST/HST Credit in 2026:
- Jan. 5, 2026
- April 2, 2026
- July 3, 2026
- Oct. 5, 2026
Canada Child Benefit
The CCB is a tax-free monthly payment for eligible families to help with the cost of raising kids under the age of 18.
According to the CRA, the base benefit for a child under age six in 2026 will be $8,157, an increase of $160 from $7,997 in 2025. The base benefit for children aged six to 17 will be $6,883 next year, up $135 from $6,748 this year.
The B.C. Family Benefit and Ontario Child Benefit are typically paid out on the same day.
Here are all of the dates eligible Canadians will receive the CCB in 2026:
- Jan. 20, 2026
- Feb. 20, 2026
- March 20, 2026
- April 20, 2026
- May 20, 2026
- June 19, 2026
- July 20, 2026
- Aug. 20, 2026
- Sept. 18, 2026
- Oct. 20, 2026
- Nov. 20, 2026
- Dec. 11, 2026
Alberta Child and Family Benefit
This is a tax-free payment to families in Alberta with children under the age of 18.
Here are all of the dates eligible Canadians will receive the ACFB in 2026:
- Feb. 27, 2026
- May 27, 2026
- Aug. 27, 2026
- Nov. 27, 2026
Ontario Trillium Benefit
The OTB is a tax-free payment that combines the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.
Here are all of the dates eligible Canadians will receive the OTB in 2026:
- Jan. 9, 2026
- Feb. 10, 2026
- March 10, 2026
- April 10, 2026
- May 8, 2026
- June 10, 2026
- July 10, 2026
- Aug. 10, 2026
- Sept. 10, 2026
- Oct. 9, 2026
- Nov. 10, 2026
- Dec. 10, 2026
Advanced Canada Workers Benefit
The ACWB is an advanced payment of the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB), a refundable tax credit that eligible individuals can claim on their tax return.
According to the CRA, the CWB for single individuals with no children will be $1,665 in 2026. That’s a $32 increase from $1,633 in 2025. The maximum benefit for families will be $2,869 in 2026, up $56 from $2,813 in 2025.
Here are all of the dates eligible Canadians will receive the ACWB in 2026:
- Jan. 12, 2026
- July 10, 2026
- Oct. 9, 2026