Updated for 2026
Benefit payment dates
When every Canadian government benefit is paid in 2026: CCB, GST credit, CPP, OAS and more.
CCB
Canada Child Benefit
Next payment
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
GST credit
GST/HST Credit
Next payment
Monday, October 5, 2026
CPP
Canada Pension Plan
Next payment
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
OAS
Old Age Security
Next payment
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
OTB
Ontario Trillium Benefit
Next payment
Friday, October 9, 2026
ACWB
Advanced Canada Workers Benefit
Next payment
Friday, October 9, 2026
ACFB
Alberta Child and Family Benefit
Next payment
Friday, November 27, 2026
2026 benefit payment calendar
Every payment date in date order
| Date | Day | Benefit | Full name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5 | Monday | GST credit | GST/HST Credit (Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit) | Paid |
| Jan 9 | Friday | OTB | Ontario Trillium Benefit | Paid |
| Jan 12 | Monday | ACWB | Advanced Canada Workers Benefit | Paid |
| Jan 20 | Tuesday | CCB | Canada Child Benefit | Paid |
| Jan 28 | Wednesday | CPP | Canada Pension Plan | Paid |
| Jan 28 | Wednesday | OAS | Old Age Security | Paid |
| Feb 10 | Tuesday | OTB | Ontario Trillium Benefit | Paid |
| Feb 20 | Friday | CCB | Canada Child Benefit | Paid |
| Feb 25 | Wednesday | CPP | Canada Pension Plan | Paid |
| Feb 25 | Wednesday | OAS | Old Age Security | Paid |
| Feb 27 | Friday | ACFB | Alberta Child and Family Benefit | Paid |
| Mar 10 | Tuesday | OTB | Ontario Trillium Benefit | Paid |
| Mar 20 | Friday | CCB | Canada Child Benefit | Paid |
| Mar 27 | Friday | CPP | Canada Pension Plan | Paid |
| Mar 27 | Friday | OAS | Old Age Security | Paid |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | GST credit | GST/HST Credit (Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit) | Paid |
| Apr 10 | Friday | OTB | Ontario Trillium Benefit | Paid |
| Apr 20 | Monday | CCB | Canada Child Benefit | Paid |
| Apr 28 | Tuesday | CPP | Canada Pension Plan | Paid |
| Apr 28 | Tuesday | OAS | Old Age Security | Paid |
| May 8 | Friday | OTB | Ontario Trillium Benefit | Paid |
| May 20 | Wednesday | CCB | Canada Child Benefit | Paid |
| May 27 | Wednesday | ACFB | Alberta Child and Family Benefit | Paid |
| May 27 | Wednesday | CPP | Canada Pension Plan | Paid |
| May 27 | Wednesday | OAS | Old Age Security | Paid |
| Jun 10 | Wednesday | OTB | Ontario Trillium Benefit | Paid |
| Jun 19 | Friday | CCB | Canada Child Benefit | Paid |
| Jun 26 | Friday | CPP | Canada Pension Plan | Paid |
| Jun 26 | Friday | OAS | Old Age Security | Paid |
| Jul 3 | Friday | GST credit | GST/HST Credit (Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit) | Paid |
| Jul 10 | Friday | ACWB | Advanced Canada Workers Benefit | Paid |
| Jul 10 | Friday | OTB | Ontario Trillium Benefit | Paid |
| Jul 20 | Monday | CCB | Canada Child Benefit | Paid |
| Jul 29 | Wednesday | CPP | Canada Pension Plan | Paid |
| Jul 29 | Wednesday | OAS | Old Age Security | Paid |
| Aug 10 | Monday | OTB | Ontario Trillium Benefit | Paid |
| Aug 20 | Thursday | CCB | Canada Child Benefit | Paid |
| Aug 27 | Thursday | ACFB | Alberta Child and Family Benefit | Paid |
| Aug 27 | Thursday | CPP | Canada Pension Plan | Paid |
| Aug 27 | Thursday | OAS | Old Age Security | Paid |
| Sep 10 | Thursday | OTB | Ontario Trillium Benefit | Paid |
| Sep 18 | Friday | CCB | Canada Child Benefit | Paid |
| Sep 25 | Friday | CPP | Canada Pension Plan | Paid |
| Sep 25 | Friday | OAS | Old Age Security | Paid |
| Oct 5 | Monday | GST credit | GST/HST Credit (Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit) | Upcoming |
| Oct 9 | Friday | ACWB | Advanced Canada Workers Benefit | Upcoming |
| Oct 9 | Friday | OTB | Ontario Trillium Benefit | Upcoming |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | CCB | Canada Child Benefit | Upcoming |
| Oct 28 | Wednesday | CPP | Canada Pension Plan | Upcoming |
| Oct 28 | Wednesday | OAS | Old Age Security | Upcoming |
| Nov 10 | Tuesday | OTB | Ontario Trillium Benefit | Upcoming |
| Nov 20 | Friday | CCB | Canada Child Benefit | Upcoming |
| Nov 26 | Thursday | CPP | Canada Pension Plan | Upcoming |
| Nov 26 | Thursday | OAS | Old Age Security | Upcoming |
| Nov 27 | Friday | ACFB | Alberta Child and Family Benefit | Upcoming |
| Dec 10 | Thursday | OTB | Ontario Trillium Benefit | Upcoming |
| Dec 11 | Friday | CCB | Canada Child Benefit | Upcoming |
| Dec 22 | Tuesday | CPP | Canada Pension Plan | Upcoming |
| Dec 22 | Tuesday | OAS | Old Age Security | Upcoming |
Frequently asked questions
When are government benefits paid in 2026?
The Canada Child Benefit is paid around the 20th of each month, CPP and OAS in the last week of the month, the Ontario Trillium Benefit around the 10th, and the GST credit (now the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit) in early January, April, July and October.
Why are December payments early?
The government pays December benefits before the holidays. In 2026, the CCB is paid on December 11 and CPP and OAS on December 22.
What if my payment is late?
Wait 5 working days for the CCB and Alberta Child and Family Benefit, or 10 working days for other CRA benefits, before contacting the CRA. Check that your direct deposit and address are up to date in My Account.
Sources: CRA benefit payment dates and Government of Canada benefits calendar.