Monthly Payment Schedule
Benefit Payment Dates in April 2026
8 benefit programs with 8 scheduled payment dates in April 2026. All dates are sourced from official Government of Canada publications.
8
Payment Dates
8
Benefit Programs
6
Federal
2
Provincial
April 2026 Payment Schedule
Thursday, April 2, 2026
201 days ago · 1 benefit
Friday, April 10, 2026
193 days ago · 1 benefit
Thursday, April 16, 2026
187 days ago · 1 benefit
Monday, April 20, 2026
183 days ago · 1 benefit
Friday, April 24, 2026
179 days ago · 1 benefit
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
174 days ago · 1 benefit
Benefits Paying in April 2026
GST/HST Credit
The GST/HST credit was a tax-free quarterly payment that helped individuals and families with low and modest incomes offset the GST or HST that they paid. It was replaced by the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit in July 2026.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Ontario Trillium Benefit
The Ontario Trillium Benefit combines the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and Ontario Sales Tax Credit into a single monthly payment to help with energy costs, property and sales taxes.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Next payment: November 10, 2026
Canada Disability Benefit
The Canada Disability Benefit provides a monthly payment to working-age persons with disabilities who have low income.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Next payment: November 19, 2026
Canada Child Benefit
The Canada Child Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Next payment: October 20, 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit
The Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit provides monthly tax-free payments to eligible residents of Newfoundland and Labrador with disabilities.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Next payment: October 23, 2026
Canada Pension Plan
The Canada Pension Plan provides retirement pension, disability, children's and survivor benefits.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Next payment: October 28, 2026
Old Age Security
Old Age Security includes the OAS pension, Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Allowance and Allowance for the Survivor.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Next payment: October 28, 2026
Veteran Disability Pension
The Veteran Disability Pension provides monthly payments to veterans with service-related disabilities.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Next payment: October 29, 2026
April 2026 payment summary
In April 2026, the Government of Canada issues payments for 8 benefit programs across 7 different dates. 6 federal programs and 2 provincial programs are scheduled.
Payments are issued on the dates listed but may take a few additional business days to arrive by direct deposit. If you receive your payment by cheque, please allow extra time. Wait 5 to 10 business days from the payment date before contacting the program.
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About Canadian Benefit Payment Dates in April 2026
This page lists all scheduled Canadian federal and provincial benefit payment dates for April 2026. Benefits tracked include the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Canada Child Benefit (CCB), Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), GST/HST Credit, Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB), Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB), Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB), and Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit (NLDB).
All payment dates on Canada Benefits Dates are sourced directly from official Government of Canada publications, including the benefits payment dates calendar. We review these sources regularly and update our data when the government publishes new schedules.
Disclaimer: Canada Benefits Dates is an independent informational resource. We are not affiliated with the Government of Canada, Service Canada, the Canada Revenue Agency, or Veterans Affairs Canada. Always verify information with your official benefit provider.