Government Benefit Payment Dates for 2025

Kevin Miller
Jan 14
2 min read

To help you stay organized, we've compiled a list of key government benefit payment dates for 2025.

1. Canada Child Benefit (CCB):

The CCB is a tax-free monthly payment to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18. Payments are scheduled for:

January 20, 2025
February 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
April 17, 2025
May 20, 2025
June 20, 2025
July 18, 2025
August 20, 2025
September 19, 2025
October 20, 2025
November 20, 2025
December 12, 2025

2. Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) Credit:

The GST/HST credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that helps individuals and families with modest incomes offset GST or HST expenses. Payments are scheduled for:

January 3, 2025
April 4, 2025
July 4, 2025
October 3, 2025

3. Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR):

Formerly known as the Climate Action Incentive Payment, the CCR provides quarterly payments to offset federal pollution pricing. Payments are scheduled for:

January 15, 2025
April 15, 2025
July 15, 2025
October 15, 2025

4. Old Age Security (OAS) and Related Benefits:

OAS provides monthly payments to seniors aged 65 and older. Payments are scheduled for:

January 29, 2025
February 26, 2025
March 27, 2025
April 28, 2025
May 28, 2025
June 26, 2025
July 29, 2025
August 27, 2025
September 25, 2025
October 29, 2025
November 26, 2025
December 22, 2025

5. Canada Pension Plan (CPP):

CPP provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to contributors. Payments are scheduled for:

January 29, 2025
February 26, 2025
March 27, 2025
April 28, 2025
May 28, 2025
June 26, 2025
July 29, 2025
August 27, 2025
September 25, 2025
October 29, 2025
November 26, 2025
December 22, 2025

6. Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB):

The ACWB provides advance payments to low-income workers to supplement their earnings. Payments are scheduled for:

January 10, 2025
July 11, 2025
October 10, 2025

Important Notes:

Direct Deposit: If you're enrolled in direct deposit, payments will be automatically deposited into your bank account on the scheduled dates.
Mail Delivery: If you receive payments by mail, delivery times may vary.
Non-Receipt of Payment: If you do not receive your payment on the expected date, please wait 10 working days before contacting the relevant government department.