Updated for 2026
OAS payment dates
Every Old Age Security payment date for 2026.
Next OAS payment
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
In 32 days
Monthly · Canadians aged 65 and older
Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) are paid monthly on the same day as CPP, usually in the last week of the month.
OAS payment dates 2026
12 payments in 2026
| Month | Payment date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | Paid |
| February | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | Paid |
| March | Friday, March 27, 2026 | Paid |
| April | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | Paid |
| May | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Paid |
| June | Friday, June 26, 2026 | Paid |
| July | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | Paid |
| August | Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Paid |
| September | Friday, September 25, 2026 | Paid |
| October | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | Upcoming |
| November | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Upcoming |
| December | Tuesday, December 22, 2026 | Upcoming |
How much is OAS? (July to September 2026)
OAS is adjusted for inflation every quarter (January, April, July and October). The OAS recovery tax (clawback) applies to net income above $93,454 (2025 threshold).
| Maximum | ||
|---|---|---|
| OAS, age 65 to 74 | up to $751.97 a month | net income under $152,062 |
| OAS, age 75 and older | up to $827.17 a month | net income under $157,923 |
| GIS, single, widowed or divorced | up to $1,123.17 a month | income under $22,800 |
| GIS, spouse receives full OAS | up to $676.09 a month | combined income under $30,096 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the next OAS payment?
OAS is paid on the same day as CPP. The remaining 2026 dates are October 28, November 26 and December 22.
Does OAS go up in 2026?
Yes. OAS rises with inflation every quarter. For July to September 2026, payments went up 1.2%.
What is the OAS clawback?
If your net income is above the threshold ($93,454 for 2025), you repay 15% of the excess, up to your full OAS.
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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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