Canada child benefit payment dates

If your total annual benefits are less than $240, you will not receive monthly payments. Instead, the July payment will make him a one-time payment.

Go to My Account to confirm your next payment.

If you do not receive your CCB payment on the expected payment date, please wait 5 business days before contacting us.

The CCB Youth Allowance (CCBYCS) has a different payment schedule. See CCBYCS Payment Dates for more information.

CRA pays Canada Child Benefit (CCB) on the following days:

  • June 20, 2026
  • July 20, 2026
  • August 19, 2026
  • September 20, 2026
  • October 20, 2026
  • November 18, 2026
  • December 13, 2026

First payment

You should receive your first payment:

  • within 8 weeks of our receiving your application online
  • within 11 weeks of sending your application by mail

Payments stopped or changed

Go to If your payment stopped or changed.