Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Payment Dates for 2026
Canadian families eagerly anticipate the first Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment of 2026 scheduled for January 20. This tax-free benefit, managed by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), provides crucial financial assistance to parents and guardians raising children under 18. The CCB operates on income thresholds, recalculated annually in July, not January.
What is the Canada Child Benefit (CCB)?
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment designed to support families with children under 18, prioritizing lower and modest-income households. The benefit is indexed to inflation, with recalculations done yearly in July based on the previous year’s income information.
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- Tax-free payments
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- Income-tested design
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- Automatic July recalculation
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- Inclusion of extras like the child disability benefit
Canada Child Benefit Payment Dates for 2026
The CCB payments for 2026 are scheduled as follows:
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- January 20, 2026
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- February 20, 2026
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- March 20, 2026
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- April 20, 2026
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- May 20, 2026
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- June 19, 2026
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- July 20, 2026
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- August 20, 2026
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- September 18, 2026
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- October 20, 2026
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- November 20, 2026
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- December 11, 2026
How Much Can You Receive from the CCB in 2026?
For the benefit year from July 2025 to June 2026, the maximum CCB amounts for children under 6 and children aged 6 to 17 are specified. Actual payments depend on adjusted family net income (AFNI) and the number of children in the household.
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- Maximum of $7,997 per year for children under 6
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- Maximum of $6,748 per year for children aged 6 to 17
Child Disability Benefit and Income Thresholds
Eligible families may receive additional support through the Child Disability Benefit (CDB) if the child qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit. The CDB can increase monthly payments for eligible children.
The CCB payment calculation considers income thresholds, with reductions applied above specific income levels. For the benefit year starting in July 2025, the thresholds are set at $37,487 and $81,222. Reduction rates vary based on the number of children in the household, with additional reductions for higher income levels.
