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Canadian Government Benefit Payment Dates 2026: Every Deposit Date and Amount
Every 2026 Canadian government benefit payment date in one place — CCB, GST/HST credit, CPP, OAS, GIS, OTB, Canada Disability Benefit — with verified maximum amounts from Canada.ca.
Marcus Chen · Debt Relief Expert & Founder, CollectorHQ Key Takeaways
- CPP, OAS, and GIS are all paid together on the same day each month — the next 2026 date is June 26, then July 29.
- The Canada Child Benefit is paid around the 20th of each month; the GST/HST credit is quarterly (Jan 5 and Apr 2 in 2026).
- The GST/HST credit becomes the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) on July 3, 2026, with a one-time top-up paid June 5, 2026.
- The Canada Carbon Rebate is closed — the final payment was issued April 22, 2025, and no further payments will be made.
Canada’s largest government benefits follow three deposit rhythms in 2026: CPP, OAS, and GIS land on one shared monthly date (next: June 26, then July 29), the Canada Child Benefit arrives around the 20th, and the GST/HST credit is quarterly (January 5 and April 2). If you saw an unexpected deposit, the date is the fastest way to identify it — this page lists every 2026 date and the maximum amount for each program, verified against Canada.ca.
2026 Payment Dates at a Glance
This table covers the federal benefits most Canadians receive. All dates are confirmed by the Government of Canada benefits calendar and the CRA benefit payment dates page.
| Benefit | Frequency | 2026 payment dates |
|---|---|---|
| CPP / OAS / GIS | Monthly (same day) | Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 27, Apr 28, May 27, Jun 26, Jul 29, Aug 27, Sep 25, Oct 28, Nov 26, Dec 22 |
| Canada Child Benefit (CCB) | Monthly (~20th) | Jan 20, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 20, May 20, Jun 19, Jul 20, Aug 20, Sep 18, Oct 20, Nov 20, Dec 11 |
| GST/HST credit → CGEB | Quarterly | Jan 5, Apr 2, Jul 3, Oct 5 |
| Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) | Monthly | Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21, Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17 |
| Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) | 3× per year | Jan 12, Jul 10, Oct 9 |
| Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) | Monthly | Jan 9, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 10, May 8, Jun 10, Jul 10, Aug 10, Sep 10, Oct 9, Nov 10, Dec 10 |
| Veteran disability pension | Monthly | Jan 30, Feb 26, Mar 30, Apr 29, May 28, Jun 29, Jul 30, Aug 28, Sep 28, Oct 29, Nov 27, Dec 23 |
Payments are issued on these dates but can take a few business days to arrive, especially by cheque. Service Canada and the CRA both advise waiting 5 to 10 business days after the listed date before contacting them about a missing payment.
Maximum Amounts in 2026
The table below shows the maximum each program pays. Most people receive less than the maximum because these benefits are income-tested. Figures are taken directly from Canada.ca and reflect the periods noted.
| Benefit | Maximum amount | Period / source |
|---|---|---|
| CPP retirement (at age 65) | $1,507.65/month | January 2026 (CPP amounts) |
| CPP retirement (average, new) | $925.35/month | New beneficiaries, Apr–Jun 2026 |
| OAS (age 65–74) | $743.05/month | Apr–Jun 2026 (OAS amounts) |
| OAS (age 75+) | $817.36/month | Apr–Jun 2026 |
| GIS (single) | $1,109.85/month | Apr–Jun 2026 (GIS amounts) |
| CCB (child under 6) | $7,997/year ($666.41/mo) | 2025–26 (CCB amounts) |
| CCB (child 6–17) | $6,748/year ($562.33/mo) | 2025–26 |
| GST/HST credit (single) | $533/year | 2025–26 (GST amounts) |
| GST/HST credit (couple) | $698/year + $184/child | 2025–26 |
| Canada Disability Benefit | $200/month | 2025–26 (CDB amount) |
What Changed for 2026
The GST/HST credit becomes the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit
The GST/HST credit is being renamed and increased. Starting July 3, 2026, quarterly payments continue under the new name Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), which the Department of Finance says is a 25% increase over the old GST/HST credit. Before the switch, the CRA issued a one-time top-up on June 5, 2026 equal to 50% of your 2025–26 annual GST/HST credit. According to Finance Canada, a family of four can receive up to $1,890 in 2026 including the top-up, and a single person up to $950.
The Canada Carbon Rebate is closed
The Canada Carbon Rebate (formerly the Climate Action Incentive Payment) ended after the federal fuel charge was removed on April 1, 2025. The final payment was April 22, 2025, and the benefits calendar now lists it as “Closed.” If you are still expecting a carbon rebate deposit in 2026, it will not arrive.
Beware of fake “$2,000 payment” claims
Finance Canada has warned that social media posts claiming a new $2,000 federal relief deposit are false. Always confirm benefit information through official Government of Canada websites.
How to Identify a Mystery Deposit
If money appears in your account from “Canada FED,” “Canada RIT,” or the CRA, use the timing to identify it:
- Around the 5th of January, April, July, or October: GST/HST credit (or, from July, the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit).
- Around the 20th of the month: Canada Child Benefit.
- The last week of the month: CPP, OAS, and GIS.
- “Canada RIT”: a tax refund from a filed or reassessed return, not a recurring benefit.
When the scheduled day falls on a weekend or federal statutory holiday, the CRA pays on the last business day before that date.
Where the Money Comes From
Two agencies run these programs. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers the Canada Child Benefit, GST/HST credit / CGEB, Canada Workers Benefit, and provincial credits like the Ontario Trillium Benefit. Service Canada (Employment and Social Development Canada) administers CPP, OAS, GIS, the Canada Disability Benefit, and veteran benefits. Direct deposit is the fastest way to receive any of them, and filing your tax return every year is required to keep income-tested benefits flowing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Next Reads
Canada Child Benefit (CCB) 2026: Dates and Amounts
GST/HST Credit & Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit 2026
CPP Payment 2026: Maximum and Average Amounts
OAS and GIS 2026: Amounts, Clawback, and Dates
Canada Disability Benefit 2026: Amount and Dates
Ontario Trillium Benefit 2026: Dates and Amounts
Marcus Chen
Debt Relief Expert & Founder, CollectorHQ
Marcus Chen has researched and written about Canadian debt relief since 2016 — consumer proposals, bankruptcy, CRA collections, wage garnishment, and provincial debt law. Founder of CollectorHQ, Canada’s independent debt-relief education resource.
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