Updated for 2026
CCB payment dates
Every Canada Child Benefit payment date for 2026.
Next CCB payment
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
In 24 days
Monthly · Families with children under 18
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment from the CRA to families raising children under 18. It is paid around the 20th of each month.
CCB payment dates 2026
12 payments in 2026
| Month | Payment date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | Paid |
| February | Friday, February 20, 2026 | Paid |
| March | Friday, March 20, 2026 | Paid |
| April | Monday, April 20, 2026 | Paid |
| May | Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | Paid |
| June | Friday, June 19, 2026 | Paid |
| July | Monday, July 20, 2026 | Paid |
| August | Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Paid |
| September | Friday, September 18, 2026 | Paid |
| October | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | Upcoming |
| November | Friday, November 20, 2026 | Upcoming |
| December | Friday, December 11, 2026 | Upcoming |
How much is the CCB? (July 2026 to June 2027)
These are maximums. The CCB starts to shrink once adjusted family net income passes $38,237, with a second, slower reduction above $82,847. The July 2026 to June 2027 payments are based on your 2025 tax return.
| Maximum | ||
|---|---|---|
| Per child under 6 | $8,157 a year | $679.75 a month |
| Per child aged 6 to 17 | $6,883 a year | $573.58 a month |
| Child Disability Benefit (per eligible child) | $3,480 a year | $290 a month |
Frequently asked questions
Why is the December 2026 CCB payment early?
The CRA pays December benefits early so families have them before the holidays. The December 2026 CCB arrives on Friday, December 11.
When do CCB amounts change?
Every July. The CRA recalculates your CCB from the tax return you filed for the previous year, so you must file every year (even with no income) to keep receiving it.
My CCB payment didn't arrive. What should I do?
Wait 5 working days after the payment date, then check My Account or call the CRA. Payments can be late if your banking details, marital status or address have changed.
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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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