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Canada Child Benefit Payment Dates 2026

The CRA pays the Canada Child Benefit once a month, usually on the 20th. Here is the full 2026 schedule, when the money reaches your account, and what to check if a payment doesn't arrive.

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2026 Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Payment Dates

Paid on the 20th of each month, or the business day before when the 20th falls on a weekend. December is paid early, ahead of the holidays.
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January

January 20, 2026

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February

February 20, 2026

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March

March 20, 2026

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April

April 20, 2026

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May

May 20, 2026

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June

June 19, 2026

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July

July 20, 2026

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August

August 20, 2026

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September

September 18, 2026

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October

October 20, 2026

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November

November 20, 2026

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December

December 11, 2026

Dates apply to direct deposit. Cheque payments can take a few extra business days. Confirm your own payment status at canada.ca or in CRA My Account.

Why Is My CCB Late or Missing?

Most missing payments come down to one of three things.

A tax return wasn't filed or assessed. The CCB is recalculated every July using the previous year's tax returns for you and your spouse or partner. If either return is missing, payments can stop starting in July.

Your family situation changed. A change in custody, a new partner, or a separation can pause payments while the CRA reviews your file.

Your banking details changed. If you switched banks, update your direct deposit in CRA My Account.

Wait five business days after the payment date, then check CRA My Account or call the CRA.

Frequently Asked Questions

More answers in our full FAQ →
Usually on the 20th of each month. When the 20th falls on a weekend it is paid the business day before, and December is paid early, on December 11, 2026.
Some banks post government deposits a day before the official payment date. The CRA date is the date the payment is issued.
Wait five business days after the payment date. The most common reasons are a tax return that wasn't filed or assessed in time (for you or your spouse or partner), a change in custody or marital status, or changed direct deposit details. Check CRA My Account or call the CRA.
Yes. The Ontario Child Benefit is paid together with your Canada Child Benefit, in the same monthly deposit.
Yes. AppleTree Cash accepts Canada Child Benefit income. Your exact repayment date and total cost are shown in your loan agreement before you sign, and you have 2 business days to cancel with no penalty. See child tax loans.

Short Before Your CCB Arrives?

AppleTree Cash accepts Canada Child Benefit income. Your exact repayment date and total cost are shown in your loan agreement before you sign, and you have 2 business days to cancel with no penalty.
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