Benefit payment dates · 2026
When does your next government payment land?
CPP, OAS, the Canada child benefit and the GST credit each pay on their own schedule. Here's every 2026 date, with the next one counted down.
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Based on today's dateFull 2026 calendar
Past dates are crossed outCPP & OAS
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Canada child benefit
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GST credit / CGEB
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From July 2026, the GST/HST credit is paid as the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, with amounts increased by 25%.
Quick answers
Why didn't my payment arrive on the date?
Direct deposits usually arrive on the payment date; cheques can take several business days by mail. If a CRA payment hasn't arrived after 5 working days, the CRA suggests contacting it. For CPP and OAS, contact Service Canada.
Why is the December payment early?
December payments are usually issued before the holidays, so the CCB and CPP/OAS dates fall earlier in the month than usual.
Are 2027 dates available?
The government publishes each year's schedule in advance. We'll add the 2027 dates as soon as they're confirmed on Canada.ca.
Are these benefits taxable?
The CCB and GST credit are tax-free. CPP and OAS are taxable income, and OAS can be partly recovered from higher-income seniors.