The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Service Canada are releasing a total of 8 different benefit payments in April 2026. These include the Canada Child Benefit, Ontario Trillium Benefit, Canada Disability Benefit, Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit, Alberta Child and Family Benefit, Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, and the quarterly GST/HST Credit.
If you receive any of these benefits, here are the confirmed April 2026 payment dates, updated benefit amounts, and what to do if your payment doesn’t arrive on time.
CRA April 2026 Payment Dates
| Benefit | April 2026 Payment Date |
| GST/HST Credit (Quarterly) | April 2, 2026 |
| Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) | April 10, 2026 |
| Canada Child Benefit (CCB) | April 17, 2026 |
| Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) | April 22, 2026 |
| Old Age Security (OAS) | April 28, 2026 |
| Canada Pension Plan (CPP) | April 28, 2026 |
| Alberta Child & Family Benefit (ACFB) | May 27, 2026 (next quarterly payment) |
| Newfoundland & Labrador Disability Benefit (NLDB) | April 25, 2026 |
Direct deposit recipients will receive their funds on the payment release date. Paper cheque recipients should allow 2–5 additional business days for Canada Post delivery.
For the full official CRA benefit payment calendar, visit: Canada.ca Benefits Payment Calendar.
April 2026 Benefit Amounts (Updated)
| Benefit | Maximum Annual Amount | Maximum Per Payment |
| Canada Child Benefit (CCB) — child under 6 | $8,157/child | $679.75/month |
| Canada Child Benefit (CCB) — child 6–17 | $6,883/child | $573.58/month |
| Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) | Up to ~$1,050 | ~$25–$160/month |
| Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) | $2,400 | $200/month |
| Newfoundland & Labrador Disability Benefit (NLDB) | $4,800 | $400/month |
| Alberta Child & Family Benefit (ACFB) | $2,270 (one child) | $567.50/quarter |
| Old Age Security (OAS) — ages 65–74 | ~$8,908 | $742.31/month (Q2 2026) |
| Old Age Security (OAS) — ages 75+ | ~$9,798 | $816.54/month (Q2 2026) |
| Canada Pension Plan (CPP) — Retirement at 65 | Up to $17,196 | Up to $1,433/month |
| GST/HST Credit (Quarterly) | Up to $533 (single) / $698 (couple) | Quarterly lump sum |
Note on OAS April 2026: The Government of Canada confirmed a 0.1% OAS increase for the April–June 2026 quarter, reflecting a 2.1% year-over-year rise. OAS amounts are reviewed and adjusted quarterly each January, April, July, and October.
Note on CCB amounts: CCB amounts increased for the 2025–26 benefit year (July 2025 to June 2026), rising by $160 (under 6) and $135 (ages 6–17) per child compared to the previous year. Your actual payment depends on your Adjusted Family Net Income (AFNI) from your 2024 tax return.
What to Do If Your April 2026 CRA Payment Is Late
CRA and Service Canada release payments reliably, but occasional delays do occur:
- Direct deposit delays: Allow up to 72 hours after the payment date.
- Paper cheque delays: Allow up to 7 business days.
- For CCB, GST/HST, and OTB: Contact the CRA at 1-800-387-1193.
- For CPP and OAS: Contact Service Canada at 1-800-277-9914.
- Manage your payments and banking details through CRA My Account or My Service Canada Account.
Full 2026 CPP & OAS Payment Schedule
For reference, here are all CPP and OAS payment dates for 2026:
- January 28 ✅ | February 25 ✅ | March 27 ✅ | April 28 | May 27 | June 26 | July 29 | August 27 | September 25 | October 28 | November 26 | December 22