📅 CRA Benefit Payment Dates – Canada Child Benefit & Other Credits

👶 Canada Child Benefit (CCB) – 2026 Dates

The CRA sends monthly tax-free Canada Child Benefit payments to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18.

• January 20, 2026
• February 20, 2026
• March 20, 2026
• April 20, 2026
• May 20, 2026
• June 19, 2026
• July 20, 2026
• August 20, 2026
• September 18, 2026
• October 20, 2026
• November 20, 2026
• December 11, 2026

Payments are generally issued on the 20th of each month or the last business day before when the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday.

💳 Other CRA Administered Benefits

GST/HST Credit

• January 5, 2026
• April 2, 2026
• July 3, 2026
• October 5, 2026

Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)

• January 9, 2026
• February 10, 2026
• March 10, 2026
• April 10, 2026
• May 8, 2026
• June 10, 2026
• July 10, 2026
• August 10, 2026
• September 10, 2026
• October 9, 2026
• November 10, 2026
• December 10, 2026

Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB)

• February 27, 2026
• May 27, 2026
• August 27, 2026
• November 27, 2026

Newfoundland & Labrador Disability Benefit (NLDB)

• January 23, 2026
• February 25, 2026
• March 25, 2026
• April 24, 2026
• May 25, 2026
• June 25, 2026
• July 24, 2026
• August 25, 2026
• September 25, 2026
• October 23, 2026
• November 25, 2026
• December 24, 2026

🧠 How to Check Your Payments

Sign in to your CRA account (“My Account”) to view your next expected payment date, amounts, and payment history for the CCB and other credits. You can also sign up for electronic payment reminders.

If you haven't received a payment by the expected date, wait up to 5 business days (for most benefits) before contacting CRA.