The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to help eligible families with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. Payments are issued monthly on a set schedule throughout the benefit year.
Update (March 31, 2026): The February 2026 CCB payment was released on February 20, 2026. The next upcoming CCB payment is April 17, 2026. See the full 2026 schedule below.
Canada Child Benefit April 2026 Payment Date
| Program Name | Canada Child Benefit (CCB) |
| Administered By | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Next Payment Date | April 17, 2026 |
| Benefit Year | 2025–26 (July 2025 – June 2026) |
| Payment Method | Direct deposit or paper cheque |
| Direct Deposit Arrival | Same day (within a few hours) |
| Cheque Delivery Time | 2–5 business days after release |
| Monthly Amount (Child Under 6) | Up to $679.75/child |
| Monthly Amount (Child Age 6–17) | Up to $573.58/child |
Full 2026 CCB Payment Schedule
- January 20, 2026 ✅
- February 20, 2026 ✅
- March 20, 2026 ✅
- April 17, 2026 ← Next payment
- May 20, 2026
- June 20, 2026
- July 18, 2026 (new benefit year begins — amounts recalculated based on 2025 tax return)
- August 20, 2026
- September 18, 2026
- October 20, 2026
- November 20, 2026
- December 11, 2026
For the official schedule, visit: Canada.ca Benefits Payment Calendar.
How Much CCB Will You Receive in April 2026?
CCB payments in April 2026 are based on the 2025–26 benefit year calculation, which uses your Adjusted Family Net Income (AFNI) from your 2024 tax return. The maximum annual benefit rates for the 2025–26 benefit year are:
- Children under 6 years old: Up to $8,157 per year ($679.75/month)
- Children aged 6 to 17: Up to $6,883 per year ($573.58/month)
These amounts represent a $160/year and $135/year increase, respectively, over the 2024–25 benefit year rates. Your actual CCB amount decreases as your AFNI increases above the maximum benefit threshold. Families with multiple children receive the benefit for each qualifying child.
Important for July 2026: Starting with the July 18, 2026 payment, CCB amounts will be recalculated based on your 2025 tax return. Filing your 2025 taxes on time is critical to ensure the CRA has accurate information for your new benefit year amounts.
What if Your April 2026 CCB Payment Is Late?
- Direct deposit: Allow up to 72 hours after April 17, 2026.
- Paper cheque: Allow up to 7 business days.
- Contact the CRA at 1-800-387-1193 if payment still has not arrived.
- Log in to CRA My Account to check your CCB payment status and details.
How to Check Your CCB Payment Status
- Go to CRA My Account.
- Sign in with your CRA User ID and password or through a Sign-In Partner.
- Navigate to Benefits > Canada Child Benefit.
- View your payment dates, amounts, and benefit statement.