The GST/HST credit is a tax-free payment provided by the Government of Canada to individuals whose income falls between low and moderate; its purpose is to offset sales tax. Payments are received four times a year, the schedule for which has been officially released.
Here, we have discussed everything you need to know about the 2026 GST/HST credit schedule. Read this article thoroughly to check what the payment dates for 2026 are, how much will be received by you, what to do if your payment isn’t received on time, and much more.
2026 GST/HST Credit Schedule
In 2026, there will be a total of four payments of GST/HST credit payouts. Like every year, the first two payments will be for the benefit year 2025-26, and the last two will be for the benefit year 2026-27. You can see their payment schedule from the list available below.
- January 5, 2026
- April 2, 2026
- July 3, 2026
- October 5, 2026
These payments are received within the due timeline after they are released by the CRA. Those who receive payments by direct deposit will receive them within a few hours after the release. Those who get it via paper checks will have to wait 3 to 3 working days for its arrival.
What are the 2026 GST/HST credit payment rates?
The payment rates for the GST/HST credit are made public by the Canada Revenue Agency for the benefit year 2025-26; it is $519 for a single, $680 for a couple, and $179 for each child under the age of 19. The details for the benefit year 2026-27 will be made public soon.
The first payment for 2026 was already received by the GST/HST credit recipients in January, the second payment is all set to be received in April, the amount of your April payment is going to be the same as the January payout, and the last two, July and October, will be increased payments.
For the benefit year 2025-26, the quarterly GST/HST credit payment for singles and couples is $129.75 and $170, respectively; an additional $44.75 is received for each child under the age of 19. For benefit year 2026-27, the GST/HST credit payment is expected to be increased by 25%.
How to check the 2026 GST/HST credit payment status?
There is no tool provided by the Canada Revenue Agency to check the 2026 GST/HST credit payment status. If you are the recipient of this benefit, you will need to track it yourself. Tracking depends on the payment gateway you have opted to receive this payment through.
If you receive a GST/HST credit payment via direct deposit, check your bank account transaction history on the payment date, and if you receive it via paper check, check your mailbox regularly for 2 to 3 days after the release of payment from the Canada Revenue Agency.
What if the 2026 GST/HST credit payment is delayed?
The payment of GST/HST credits takes a maximum of 4 hours for direct deposits and 2 to 3 days for paper checks to be received after the release by the CRA; direct deposits can take up to 72 hours if there is a technical error, and paper checks can take up to 7 days in case of workload with Canada Post.
If you haven’t received your GST credit card direct deposit paper check after waiting for 72 hours or 7 days, you should contact the CRA. They will explain the reason for the delay in your payment, and if there is a problem with their size, they will resolve it as soon as possible, and you will receive your payment.