See key 2026 federal benefit deposit dates at a glance. Download the printable calendar or use the tables below.
📄 Download the 2026 CPP & OAS/GIS Calendar (PDF)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 11 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 22 |
(CPP and OAS/GIS share the same deposit schedule.)
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5 | Apr 2 | Jul 3 | Oct 5 |
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 | Jul 10 | Oct 9 |
Important: You must file an income tax and benefit return every year to keep receiving most benefits (even if you have no income).