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CPP and OAS Payment Dates 2026 and 2027
Monthly Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security payment dates, the December exception, and what newcomers should know about pension residence rules.
- Official sources
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- Checked October 17, 2026
2026 (official)
Service Canada calendar- Jan28Wed
- Feb25Wed
- Mar27Fri
- Apr28Tue
- May27Wed
- Jun26Fri
- Jul29Wed
- Aug27Thu
- Sep25Fri
- Oct28Wed
- Nov26Thu
- Dec22Tue
2027 (projected)
Third-last business day of each month; December likely earlier- Jan27Wed
- Feb24Wed
- Mar29Mon
- Apr28Wed
- May27Thu
- Jun28Mon
- Jul28Wed
- Aug27Fri
- Sep27Mon
- Oct27Wed
- Nov26Fri
- Dec29Wed
Key facts
- CPP and OAS are paid on the same day, in the last week of each month.
- Remaining 2026 dates: October 28, November 26 and December 22.
- The same date covers CPP, OAS, the Guaranteed Income Supplement and the Allowance.
- OAS needs 10 years of residence after age 18; social security agreements can help newcomers.
Why does the CPP and OAS date change each month?
Payments are made a few business days before the end of the month, so the date moves with weekends and holidays. In 2026 it fell between the 25th and the 29th, except in December.
The projected 2027 dates use the same pattern as 2026: the third-last business day of the month. Service Canada had not published 2027 dates when we checked; December is the most likely to be earlier.
Can newcomers get CPP and OAS?
CPP is based on contributions from work in Canada, so it starts with your first Canadian paycheque. OAS is based on years of residence: at least 10 years after age 18 for a partial pension.
Canada has agreements with many countries. Periods of residence or contributions there can help you qualify for OAS or CPP, though the amount is still based on your time in Canada.
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.
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