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Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Payment Dates

Official monthly direct deposit schedule for the tax-free Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and child disability benefits. Learn about the statutory 20th-of-the-month rule and early December deposits.

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Primary Authority: Service Canada / Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Regulatory Basis: CPP, OAS, GIS, CCB & GST/HST published payment calendars
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2026 CCB Payment Schedule

Disbursed on the 20th of each month (or preceding business day if on a weekend).

Tax-Free Monthly Payment
MonthScheduled Direct DepositCRA Banking Schedule Rule
January 2026Tuesday, January 20, 2026Regular 20th of month
February 2026Friday, February 20, 2026Regular 20th of month
March 2026Friday, March 20, 2026Regular 20th of month
April 2026Monday, April 20, 2026Regular 20th of month
May 2026Wednesday, May 20, 2026Regular 20th of month
June 2026Friday, June 19, 2026Early Advance (June 20 is Saturday)
July 2026Monday, July 20, 2026Annual benefit recalculation begins
August 2026Thursday, August 20, 2026Regular 20th of month
September 2026Friday, September 18, 2026Early Advance (Sept 20 is Sunday)
October 2026Tuesday, October 20, 2026Regular 20th of month
November 2026Friday, November 20, 2026Regular 20th of month
December 2026Friday, December 11, 2026Early Holiday / Christmas advance

Official Primary Data Sources

Verified against Service Canada and CRA published payment calendars.

Canada Pension Plan payment dates
Service Canada

Official monthly CPP payment date calendar.

Old Age Security payment dates
Service Canada

Official OAS / related senior benefit payment timing.

Canada Child Benefit payment dates
Canada Revenue Agency

CRA benefit payment date calendar for CCB and related credits.

GST/HST credit payment dates
Canada Revenue Agency

Quarterly GST/HST credit schedule guidance.

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