The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is paid monthly, usually on the 20th. When the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment comes earlier. The table below has the 2026 dates the CRA lists.
Short answer: The Canada Child Benefit is usually paid on the 20th of the month. The next 2026 dates are November 20 and December 11.
What are the 2026 CCB payment dates?
| Month | Payment date |
|---|---|
| January | January 20, 2026 |
| February | February 20, 2026 |
| March | March 20, 2026 |
| April | April 20, 2026 |
| May | May 20, 2026 |
| June | June 19, 2026 |
| July | July 20, 2026 |
| August | August 20, 2026 |
| September | September 18, 2026 |
| October | October 20, 2026 |
| November | November 20, 2026 |
| December | December 11, 2026 |
What about 2027?
The CRA had not published the 2027 dates when we checked. Payments usually land on the 20th again, with some months earlier because of weekends and holidays. Check the CRA page for the final list.
What if the payment is late or missing?
- Wait 5 business days after the date, since banks and the post can be slow.
- Check that your bank details, address and marital status are current in your CRA account.
- Make sure both of you filed your tax returns, because the CCB needs them every year.
How much will you get?
The amount depends on your family income and the number and age of your children. Use the Canada Child Benefit calculator for an estimate. For the other quarterly payment, see the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit dates.
Where does this information come from?
The dates come from the Canada Revenue Agency benefit payment dates page. Checked in October 2026. This is an independent information site: we provide no services, we do not represent the CRA or any organization, and we do not guarantee that anything here is accurate or current. We accept no liability for decisions based on it. Check the official source before you rely on it. See the full disclaimer.