{"id":18,"date":"2026-03-09T14:53:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T18:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mytaxservices.ca\/benefits\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-03-09T05:20:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T09:20:10","slug":"monthly-benefit-payment-dates-january-december","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mytaxservices.ca\/benefits\/monthly-benefit-payment-dates-january-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Monthly benefit payment dates (January &#8211; December)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many Canadians depend on government benefits to help pay for housing, groceries, childcare, and daily living costs. These payments are issued on a predictable schedule each year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing the monthly dates helps households plan their finances and track when deposits should arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canada Revenue Agency manages several federal benefits. These include the Canada Child Benefit, the GST\/HST credit, and the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each program follows a payment calendar published by the Government of Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most benefits are deposited directly into bank accounts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canadians who register for direct deposit usually receive their payments on the exact <a href=\"https:\/\/mytaxservices.ca\/benefits\/cra-benefit-payment-dates\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/mytaxservices.ca\/benefits\/cra-benefit-payment-dates\/\">payment date<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What CRA benefits are paid in January?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>January usually includes multiple federal benefit payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, the Canada Child Benefit payment date is January 20. Families who qualify receive the monthly benefit on that date. The benefit helps with the cost of raising children under age 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2026, the Canada Child Benefit is also scheduled for January 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>January may also include the quarterly GST\/HST credit. In 2026, that credit is issued on January 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What CRA benefits are paid in February?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>February normally includes one major CRA payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canada Child Benefit payment for February 2025 is scheduled for February 20. The same payment date applies in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This benefit amount depends on family income and the number of children in the household. Payments are calculated using the previous year\u2019s tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Families can check their benefit amounts through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/e-services\/cra-login-services.html\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/e-services\/cra-login-services.html\">CRA My Account portal<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What CRA benefits are paid in March?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>March payments continue the monthly Canada Child Benefit schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The payment date for March 2025 is March 20. The March 2026 payment is also issued on March 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CRA generally releases the payment around the 20th of each month unless that date falls on a weekend or holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When this happens, the payment is usually issued on the previous business day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What CRA benefits are paid in April?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>April includes both monthly and quarterly payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, the Canada Child Benefit is paid on April 17. In 2026, the payment is scheduled for April 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>April may also include the GST\/HST credit. For 2026, the credit payment is scheduled for April 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tax free credit helps low and moderate income Canadians offset the cost of goods and services tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CRA calculates eligibility automatically based on the information in your income tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What CRA benefits are paid in May?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In May, the main federal payment is the Canada Child Benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2025, the payment date is May 20. The same date applies in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CCB payments are issued monthly and adjusted every July when the new benefit year begins. This adjustment uses the most recent tax return to calculate the correct benefit amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your family income changes significantly, your monthly payment may increase or decrease in the next benefit cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What CRA benefits are paid in July?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>July is an important month for CRA benefits because it marks the beginning of a new benefit year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canada Child Benefit payment date for July 2025 is July 18. In 2026, the payment is scheduled for July 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GST\/HST credit is also issued in July. For 2026, the payment date is July 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some Canadians may also receive an Advanced Canada Workers Benefit payment in July if they qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What CRA benefits are paid in October?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>October often includes several federal payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2025, the Canada Child Benefit payment date is October 20. The same date is used for October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>October also includes two other payments in some years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 GST\/HST credit<br>\u2022 Advanced Canada Workers Benefit advance payment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2026, the GST\/HST credit payment date is October 5. The Advanced Canada Workers Benefit advance payment is scheduled for October 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These programs provide financial support for low income workers and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To track payments and view benefit notices, Canadians can log in to their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/e-services\/cra-login-services.html\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/e-services\/cra-login-services.html\">CRA account<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What CRA benefits are paid in December?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>December is the final payment month of the year for the Canada Child Benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, the payment is scheduled for December 12. In 2026, it is scheduled for December 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These earlier December dates allow families to receive their payments before the holiday period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CRA recommends setting up direct deposit to avoid delays and ensure payments arrive on the correct date.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many Canadians depend on government benefits to help pay for housing, groceries, childcare, and daily living costs. 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