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Canada Workers Benefit Payment Dates 2026 (Advance Payments)

When the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit is paid, how much the CWB is worth, and why newcomers usually cannot claim it in their arrival year.

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Checked October 17, 2026

ACWB advance payment datesThree payments a year

Next ACWB paymentSee the calendar below

2026 (official)

Up to half of your expected benefit, in advance

Jan12Mon
Jul10Fri
Oct9Fri

2027 dates

The CRA had not published the 2027 advance payment dates when we checked on October 17, 2026. They are usually in January, July and October.

Dates from the CRAThe rest of the benefit is paid when you file

Key facts

The CWB is a refundable tax credit for people working on a low income.
Up to half of it is paid in advance, in January, July and October.
2025 maximums: $1,633 single, $2,813 family, plus up to $843 disability supplement.
Advance payments are automatic if you were entitled the previous year.
You must be a resident of Canada for the whole year to claim it.

How is the Canada Workers Benefit paid?

Most of it comes when you file your tax return. If you qualified the year before, the CRA also pays up to half of your expected amount in three advance payments.

Because part is paid in advance, the amount you receive at tax time is smaller. That is not an error: it is the rest of the same credit.

How much is the Canada Workers Benefit for 2025?

Up to $1,633 for a single person and $2,813 for a family, plus a disability supplement of up to $843. The amount falls as your adjusted net income rises.

	Single	Family
Basic amount (maximum)	$1,633	$2,813
Disability supplement (maximum)	$843	$843

Why can’t newcomers claim the CWB in their first year?

The CRA requires you to be a resident of Canada throughout the year. If you arrived during the year, you usually cannot claim it until your first full calendar year here.

Estimate your first-year tax with the income tax estimator.

Sources

Dates and amounts come from the official sources listed. Dates for future years are marked as projected until they are published. Canadianow is not affiliated with any government.

Questions

Canada Workers Benefit FAQ

When are Canada Workers Benefit advance payments made?

Three times a year. In 2026 they were paid on January 12, July 10 and October 9.

Do I need to apply for advance payments?

No. If you were entitled to the CWB on your previous return, the CRA sends advance payments automatically.

How much is the Canada Workers Benefit?

For the 2025 tax year, up to $1,633 for a single person and $2,813 for a family, plus a disability supplement of up to $843.

Can newcomers get the CWB in their first year?

Usually not: you must be a resident of Canada throughout the year to claim it, so most people can claim it from their first full year.

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