Here are all the dates in 2026 Canadians can expect government payouts

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Credit and benefit payment dates for 2026 have been released by the Government of Canada, so you can start budgeting for next year.

Another year means more expenses. These tax credits and benefit payments aim to alleviate financial stress as the cost-of-living continues to rise in Canada.

While the Liberal government's 2025 budget focuses more on economic investment and cuts to public services, it pledged to protect social programs implemented under former prime minister Justin Trudeau's government.

This includes tax credits and benefits like the Canada Child Benefit, Canada Disability Benefit, Old Age Security, Canada Workers Benefit and the Canadian Dental Care Plan.

Here are all of the benefit payment dates in Canada for 2026.

Canada Disability Benefit

This new government benefit aims to provide financial support to Canadians aged 18 to 64 who live with a disability.

Jan. 15, 2026
Feb. 19, 2026
March 19, 2026
April 16, 2026
May 21, 2026
June 18, 2026
July 20, 2026
Aug. 20, 2026
Sept. 17, 2026
Oct. 15, 2026
Nov. 19, 2026
Dec. 17, 2026

Canada Pension Plan

The CPP is a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces part of eligible Canadians' income upon retirement and is paid for the rest of their lives.

Jan. 28, 2026
Feb. 25, 2026
March 27, 2026
April 28, 2026
May 27, 2026
June 26, 2026
July 29, 2026
Aug. 27, 2026
Sept. 25, 2026
Oct. 28, 2026
Nov. 26, 2026
Dec. 22, 2026

Old Age Security

Canadians aged 65 and older can qualify for the OAS pension, regardless of their work history.

Jan. 28, 2026
Feb. 25, 2026
March 27, 2026
April 28, 2026
May 27, 2026
June 26, 2026
July 29, 2026
Aug. 27, 2026
Sept. 25, 2026
Oct. 28, 2026
Nov. 26, 2026
Dec. 22, 2026

GST/HST credit

This tax credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that aims to help families with low and modest incomes offset the taxes they pay.

Jan. 5, 2026
April 2, 2026
July 3, 2026
Oct. 5, 2026

Canada Child Benefit

The CCB is a tax-free monthly payment for eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under the age of 18.

Jan. 20, 2026
Feb. 20, 2026
March 20, 2026
April 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
June 19, 2026
July 20, 2026
Aug. 20, 2026
Sept. 18, 2026
Oct. 20, 2026
Nov. 20, 2026
Dec. 11, 2026

Alberta Child and Family Benefit

This is a tax-free payment to families in Alberta with children under the age of 18.

Feb. 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
Aug. 27, 2026
Nov. 27, 2026

Ontario Trillium Benefit

The OTB is a tax-free payment that combines the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.