Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Payment Dates - 2026

The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is generally paid once a month by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

For 2026, payments are usually issued around the 20th of each month, although some dates are earlier because of weekends or holidays. The next scheduled CCB payment is September 18, 2026.

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Canada Child Benefit Payment Dates for 2026

The scheduled CCB payment dates for 2026 are:

• January 20, 2026
• February 20, 2026
• March 20, 2026
• April 20, 2026
• May 20, 2026
• June 19, 2026
• July 20, 2026
• August 20, 2026
• September 18, 2026
• October 20, 2026
• November 20, 2026
• December 11, 2026

The CRA normally pays the CCB on the 20th of each month.

If the 20th falls on a weekend or federal statutory holiday, payment is generally issued on the last business day before it.

How Much Is the Canada Child Benefit in 2026?

For the July 2026 to June 2027 benefit year, families with an adjusted family net income below $38,237 can receive the maximum CCB amount.

The maximum is:

• $8,157 per year for each child under 6, or $679.75 per month
• $6,883 per year for each child aged 6 to 17, or $573.58 per month

Your benefit decreases as adjusted family net income rises above the applicable income threshold.

How Is Your CCB Amount Calculated?

The amount you receive depends mainly on:

• Your adjusted family net income
• The number of eligible children in your household
• The ages of your children
• Your marital or common-law status

The CRA recalculates CCB payments every July using tax information from the previous year.

For example, payments from July 2026 through June 2027 are based on your 2025 tax return.

Do You Have to Apply for CCB Every Year?

You generally do not need to submit a new CCB application every year once you are receiving the benefit.

However, you and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, must file your income tax returns every year for the CRA to calculate your ongoing entitlement.

You should also keep the CRA updated about changes that could affect your benefit, such as your marital status or the children in your care.

What If Your CCB Payment Is Less Than $20 a Month?

If your calculated monthly CCB amount is less than $20, the CRA generally does not send a small payment every month.

Instead, you may receive one lump-sum payment covering the benefit period. For the July 2026 to June 2027 period, that payment is generally issued on July 20, 2026, or at a later date if your eligibility is determined afterward.

How Do You Receive CCB Payments?

CCB payments can be received through:

• Direct deposit
• Cheque

Direct deposit is generally the fastest way to receive the money.

You can also use your CRA account to check your next expected payment date and amount.

What If Your CCB Payment Is Late?

If your payment does not arrive on the scheduled date, do not contact the CRA immediately.

The CRA recommends waiting five working days after the scheduled CCB payment date before contacting them about a missing payment.

You can also check your CRA account to confirm:

• Your payment status
• Your expected payment amount
• Whether your banking information is current
• Whether the CRA needs additional information from you

Why Did My CCB Payment Change in July?

This is normal.

CCB benefit periods run from July to June, and payments are recalculated every July using the previous year's tax information.

Your January through June 2026 payments were based on your 2024 income.

Your July through December 2026 payments are based on your 2025 income.

If your household income, marital status or number of eligible children changed, your July payment may be higher or lower than what you received in June.

When Is the Next CCB Payment?

As of September 14, 2026, the next Canada Child Benefit payment is scheduled for September 18, 2026.

The remaining CCB payment dates for 2026 are:

• September 18
• October 20
• November 20
• December 11

The CRA publishes its official payment schedule in advance, so you can use these dates when planning your monthly budget.