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ODSP and Ontario Works Payment Dates 2026

Ontario Disability Support Program and Ontario Works payment dates for 2026, paid on the last business day of the month for the month ahead.

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Checked October 17, 2026

ODSP and Ontario Works datesLast business day of the month

Next ODSP and Ontario Works paymentSee the calendar below

2026 (official)

December date not yet confirmed

Jan30Fri
Feb27Fri
Mar31Tue
Apr30Thu
May29Fri
Jun30Tue
Jul31Fri
Aug31Mon
Sep29Tue
Oct30Fri
Nov30Mon

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Dates from ontario.caOntario Works paid December 2026 on November 30

Key facts

ODSP and Ontario Works are paid on the last business day of the month, for the month ahead.
The December 2026 ODSP date was not yet confirmed on October 17, 2026.
ODSP income support is up to $1,436 a month since July 1, 2026.
Monthly income reports are due by the 7th.

Why is ODSP paid at the end of the month?

Both programs pay for the coming month, so you have your income support at the start of the month. The October 30 payment, for example, covers November.

Direct deposit

Direct deposit arrives on the payment date. Cheques take longer by mail, so ask your caseworker or use MyBenefits to switch.

How much does ODSP pay in 2026?

Up to $1,436 a month in income support since July 1, 2026, depending on your family size, shelter costs and other income.

Ontario Works amounts are lower and also depend on your situation. Both programs reassess your payment when your income or household changes.

What happens if I do not report my income on time?

If you must report monthly and your report is not received by the 7th, your payments and benefits may be put on hold.

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

ODSP and Ontario Works FAQ

When are ODSP and Ontario Works paid?

On the last business day of the month, so the money is in place at the start of the next month. In 2026 the dates run from January 30 to November 30.

When is the December 2026 ODSP payment?

Ontario had not confirmed it when we checked on October 17, 2026; December payments are often issued earlier. Check MyBenefits.

How much is ODSP?

Income support increased on July 1, 2026, to up to $1,436 a month, adjusted for your situation.

When do I report income on ODSP?

If you report monthly, your report is due by the 7th of the month, or your payments may be put on hold.

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