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CCB Payment Dates 2026 and 2027: Canada Child Benefit Calendar
Every Canada Child Benefit payment date for 2026, the projected 2027 dates and the current amounts, with the next payment counted down for you.
- Official sources
- Free
- Checked October 17, 2026
2026 (official)
Paid on or just before the 20th- Jan20Tue
- Feb20Fri
- Mar20Fri
- Apr20Mon
- May20Wed
- Jun19Fri
- Jul20Mon
- Aug20Thu
- Sep18Fri
- Oct20Tue
- Nov20Fri
- Dec11Fri
2027 (projected)
Not yet published by the CRA- Jan20Wed
- Feb19Fri
- Mar19Fri
- Apr20Tue
- May20Thu
- Jun18Fri
- Jul20Tue
- Aug20Fri
- Sep20Mon
- Oct20Wed
- Nov19Fri
- Dec20Mon
Key facts
- The CCB is paid monthly and is tax-free.
- Remaining 2026 dates: October 20, November 20 and December 11 (early).
- Up to $8,157 a year per child under 6 and $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17 (July 2026 to June 2027).
- Your amount is recalculated every July from the previous year’s tax returns.
- If a payment is missing, wait 5 working days before contacting the CRA.
How does the CRA choose CCB payment dates?
The CCB is paid on the 20th of each month. When the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment moves to the business day before. December is usually paid earlier.
That is why June 2026 is paid on Friday the 19th and September on Friday the 18th. The 2027 dates above follow the same rule. The CRA had not published its 2027 calendar when we checked on October 17, 2026; December is the date most likely to differ.
How much does the CCB pay from July 2026 to June 2027?
Up to $8,157 a year per child under 6 and $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. Families with adjusted family net income above $38,237 get less, with a second, steeper reduction above $82,847.
| Child | Maximum per year | Maximum per month |
|---|---|---|
| Under 6 | $8,157 | $679.75 |
| 6 to 17 | $6,883 | $573.58 |
| Child Disability Benefit (extra) | $3,480 | $290 |
Estimate your own amount with the CCB calculator.
Why did my CCB change in July?
The CCB is recalculated every July from the income on you and your partner’s tax returns for the previous year. The July 2026 payment uses 2025 income and stays the same until June 2027.
If either you or your partner has not filed, the CRA cannot calculate the benefit and payments stop. This is the most common reason the CCB disappears.
When can newcomers start getting the CCB?
Permanent residents and citizens can apply as soon as they arrive. Temporary residents qualify once they have lived in Canada for the previous 18 months, with a valid permit in the 19th month.
- You must be a resident of Canada for tax purposes and live with the child.
- Apply with form RC66 (and RC66SCH) or through My Account.
- Both you and your spouse or partner must file a Canadian tax return every year, even with no Canadian income.
Check what else your status qualifies for with the benefits by status checker.
What should I do if my CCB payment is late?
Wait five working days after the payment date. Then check your direct deposit and address in My Account and confirm that both adults have filed their returns before you call the CRA.
Tell the CRA about a change in marital status, a child moving in or out, or a change in custody. Unreported changes lead to overpayments that are taken back from future payments.
Dates and amounts are from the Canada Revenue Agency. The 2027 dates are our projection until the CRA publishes its calendar. Canadianow is not affiliated with the CRA.
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