All of the credit and benefit payment dates in Canada for 2026

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

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