Updated for 2026
ACWB payment dates
Every Advanced Canada Workers Benefit payment date for 2026.
Next ACWB payment
Friday, October 9, 2026
In 13 days
3 times a year · Low-income workers
The Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) is a refundable tax credit for low-income workers. If you qualify, the CRA pays up to half of it in advance in three payments: January, July and October. You get the rest when you file your tax return.
ACWB payment dates 2026
3 payments in 2026
| Month | Payment date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January | Monday, January 12, 2026 | Paid |
| July | Friday, July 10, 2026 | Paid |
| October | Friday, October 9, 2026 | Upcoming |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to apply for the advance payments?
No. The CRA works out whether you qualify from your tax return and sends the advance payments automatically.
When is the next Canada Workers Benefit payment?
The last 2026 advance payment is on Friday, October 9, 2026. The next one is in January 2027.
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Source: Government of Canada benefit payment dates. Payments are made by direct deposit or cheque on or around these dates. Dates are for 2026. We add the 2027 schedule as soon as it's published.
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