🔥 Trending Canada Child Benefit: Payment Dates and Increase Explained

The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment provided by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18 years old [4, 7].

Canada Child Benefit Payment Dates

CCB payments are typically issued on or around the 20th of each month. If the 20th falls on a weekend or a public holiday, the payment will be made on the last business day before the 20th [1, 3].

For the 2026 benefit year, here are the anticipated payment dates ⁶:

• January 20, 2026
• February 20, 2026
• March 20, 2026
• April 20, 2026
• May 20, 2026
• June 20, 2026
• July 20, 2026
• August 20, 2026
• September 20, 2026
• October 20, 2026
• November 20, 2026
• December 18, 2026 (This date is earlier due to the 20th falling on a weekend)

It's important to note that payments could be delayed by up to five business days ⁵. You can check the status of your payments through your CRA My Account online portal or by contacting the CRA directly [1, 8].

Canada Child Benefit Increase (Indexation)

The Canada Child Benefit amounts are indexed annually to inflation, meaning they are adjusted to keep pace with the cost of living ⁴. This indexation typically occurs in July of each year, for the benefit year running from July to June of the following year ⁹.

For the 2025-2026 benefit year, maximum CCB amounts have been indexed upward ⁴. While specific percentage increases for 2026 are determined closer to the benefit year, the indexing ensures that the benefit's purchasing power is maintained.

For example, for the 2024-2025 benefit year (July 2024 to June 2025), the maximum annual benefit amounts were ⁹:

• $7,787 per child under 6 years of age (approximately $648.91 per month)
• $6,570 per child aged 6 through 17 years (approximately $547.50 per month)

These amounts are subject to reduction based on the family's adjusted net income (ANI). The CCB is an income-tested benefit, meaning higher-income families receive a reduced amount or no benefit at all ⁴.

The exact increase for the 2026 benefit year will be calculated based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and announced by the CRA. Families will be notified of their specific benefit amount in their annual notice from the CRA ⁸.