Monthly Payment Schedule
Benefit Payment Dates in March 2026
7 benefit programs with 7 scheduled payment dates in March 2026. All dates are sourced from official Government of Canada publications.
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Payment Dates
7
Benefit Programs
5
Federal
2
Provincial
March 2026 Payment Schedule
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
224 days ago · 1 benefit
Thursday, March 19, 2026
215 days ago · 1 benefit
Friday, March 20, 2026
214 days ago · 1 benefit
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
209 days ago · 1 benefit
Monday, March 30, 2026
204 days ago · 1 benefit
Benefits Paying in March 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.
Tuesday, March 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, March 19, 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.
Friday, March 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.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Next payment: October 23, 2026
Canada Pension Plan
The Canada Pension Plan provides retirement pension, disability, children's and survivor benefits.
Friday, March 27, 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.
Friday, March 27, 2026
Next payment: October 28, 2026
Veteran Disability Pension
The Veteran Disability Pension provides monthly payments to veterans with service-related disabilities.
Monday, March 30, 2026
Next payment: October 29, 2026
March 2026 payment summary
In March 2026, the Government of Canada issues payments for 7 benefit programs across 6 different dates. 5 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 March 2026
This page lists all scheduled Canadian federal and provincial benefit payment dates for March 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.