Here are all of the credit and benefit payment dates in Canada for 2026
Credit and benefit payment dates for 2026 have been released by the Government of Canada, so you can start budgeting for next year.
Another year means more expenses. These tax credits and benefit payments aim to alleviate financial stress as the cost-of-living continues to rise in Canada.
While the Liberal government’s 2025 budget focuses more on economic investment and cuts to public services, it pledged to protect social programs implemented under former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s government.
This includes tax credits and benefits like the Canada Child Benefit, Canada Disability Benefit, Old Age Security, Canada Workers Benefit and the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
Here are all of the benefit payment dates in Canada for 2026.
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Canada Disability Benefit
This new government benefit aims to provide financial support to Canadians aged 18 to 64 who live with a disability.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
GST/HST credit
This tax credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that aims to help families with low and modest incomes offset the taxes they pay.
- 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 children under the age of 18.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Jan. 12, 2026
- July 10, 2026
- Oct. 9, 2026