CCB Payment Dates 2026: Canada Child Benefit Schedule and Next Payment
Reviewed 4 November 2026
The CRA lists twelve Canada child benefit payment dates for 2026, from January 20, 2026 to December 11, 2026. When we checked on November 4, 2026, the CRA listed no 2027 dates.
Next CCB payment date
The next date is worked out in your browser from the CRA list of 2026 payment dates below (time zone America/Toronto).
CCB payment dates 2026
| Date | Listed as |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | Based on tax year 2024 |
| Friday, February 20, 2026 | Based on tax year 2024 |
| Friday, March 20, 2026 | Based on tax year 2024 |
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | Based on tax year 2024 |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | Based on tax year 2024 |
| Friday, June 19, 2026 | Based on tax year 2024 |
| Monday, July 20, 2026 | Based on tax year 2025 |
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Based on tax year 2025 |
| Friday, September 18, 2026 | Based on tax year 2025 |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | Based on tax year 2025 |
| Friday, November 20, 2026 | Based on tax year 2025 |
| Friday, December 11, 2026 | Based on tax year 2025 |
“The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) sends monthly payments for the Canada child benefit (CCB).”
“Your benefit payments are recalculated every July based on your tax information from the previous year.”
No payment or a lump sum
“You will not receive a monthly payment if your total benefit amount for the year is less than $240. Instead you will receive one lump sum payment with your July payment.”
“If you still don't know why you haven't received your payment, wait 5 business days after your expected payment date before you contact us.”
“Wait 5 working days from the payment date to contact us.”
The GST/HST credit, renamed the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, has its own list: GST/HST credit payment dates 2026. Canada Pension Plan dates are on CPP payment dates 2026, and all Canada pages are indexed on the Canada hub.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Canada child benefit payment dates for 2026?
The CRA's Canada child benefit payment dates page on canada.ca (page dated 2026-10-22) lists these 2026 dates: 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. When we checked on November 4, 2026, the CRA listed no 2027 dates.
How often is the Canada child benefit paid?
The CRA's Canada child benefit payment dates page says: "The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) sends monthly payments for the Canada child benefit (CCB)." It also says: "Your benefit payments are recalculated every July based on your tax information from the previous year."
Which tax year are CCB payments in 2026 based on?
The CRA's Canada child benefit payment dates page prints tax year 2024 for the payments of January 20, 2026; February 20, 2026; March 20, 2026; April 20, 2026; May 20, 2026; June 19, 2026, and tax year 2025 for the payments of July 20, 2026; August 20, 2026; September 18, 2026; October 20, 2026; November 20, 2026; December 11, 2026.
What if the CCB amount is under $240 for the year?
The CRA's Canada child benefit payment dates page says: "You will not receive a monthly payment if your total benefit amount for the year is less than $240. Instead you will receive one lump sum payment with your July payment."
How long should I wait for a missing CCB payment?
The CRA's Canada child benefit payment dates page says: "If you still don't know why you haven't received your payment, wait 5 business days after your expected payment date before you contact us." The CRA's list of payment dates for CRA administered benefits says in its footnote for the CCB: "Wait 5 working days from the payment date to contact us."
More Canada pages
Sources
All figures and dates come from canada.ca pages, fetched on 4 November 2026:
- CRA: Canada child benefit, payment dates (page dated 2026-10-22)
- CRA: Payment dates for CRA administered benefits and credits (page dated 2026-10-14)
- Service Canada: Benefits payment dates (calendar) (page dated 2026-08-07)
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