CPP Payment Dates 2024: Canada Pension Plan Payment Schedule
CPP Payment Dates for 2024
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides monthly payments to eligible Canadians, including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.
CPP payments are issued by the Government of Canada on specific dates each month. Most payments are deposited directly into recipients’ bank accounts.
Below are the official CPP payment dates for 2024.
CPP Payment Schedule for 2024
| Month | CPP Payment Date |
|---|---|
| January | January 29, 2024 |
| February | February 27, 2024 |
| March | March 26, 2024 |
| April | April 26, 2024 |
| May | May 29, 2024 |
| June | June 26, 2024 |
| July | July 29, 2024 |
| August | August 28, 2024 |
| September | September 25, 2024 |
| October | October 29, 2024 |
| November | November 27, 2024 |
| December | December 20, 2024 |
These dates apply to:
- CPP retirement benefits
- CPP disability benefits
- CPP survivor benefits
CPP Payment Dates by Month (2024)
If you’re looking for the CPP payment date for a specific month in 2024, here are the dates:
- January 2024 CPP payment date: January 29, 2024
- February 2024 CPP payment date: February 27, 2024
- March 2024 CPP payment date: March 26, 2024
- April 2024 CPP payment date: April 26, 2024
- May 2024 CPP payment date: May 29, 2024
- June 2024 CPP payment date: June 26, 2024
- July 2024 CPP payment date: July 29, 2024
- August 2024 CPP payment date: August 28, 2024
- September 2024 CPP payment date: September 25, 2024
- October 2024 CPP payment date: October 29, 2024
- November 2024 CPP payment date: November 27, 2024
- December 2024 CPP payment date: December 20, 2024
What Time Do CPP Payments Get Deposited?
Most CPP payments are deposited early in the morning on the scheduled payment date if you are enrolled in direct deposit.
What to Do If Your CPP Payment Is Late
If you do not receive your CPP payment on the expected date:
- Wait one to two business days, as bank processing times may vary.
- Confirm the payment date on the official CPP schedule.
- Contact Service Canada if the payment still has not arrived.
Delays can sometimes occur due to:
- Bank processing times
- Changes to your banking information
- Government processing delays
CPP Disability Payments Follow the Same Schedule
If you receive CPP Disability (CPPD) benefits, your payments are issued on the same dates as regular CPP retirement benefits.
CPP Disability provides monthly income support to Canadians who are unable to work due to a severe and prolonged medical condition.
CPP Payment Dates for Other Years
CPP payment schedules are released each year by the federal government.
You can view the payment schedules for other years here:
When to Speak With a CPP Disability Lawyer
Many Canadians receiving CPP Disability benefits are dealing with:
- Denied disability claims
- Delays in CPP Disability approval
- Appeals before the Social Security Tribunal
If your CPP Disability claim has been denied, you may still have options.
Lost Your Job and Looking at CPP Benefits?
Some Canadians begin researching CPP payments and government benefits after losing their job, especially later in their careers.
If you were recently let go or terminated, it’s important to know that your employer may owe you severance pay under Canadian employment law.
In many cases, employees — particularly those who are older or have worked for the same employer for many years — are entitled to much more severance than their employer initially offers. The amount can total as much as 24 months’ pay in many cases, depending on a number of factors.
Before relying on CPP benefits or retirement income, it may be worth reviewing your severance entitlements.
Speak With a CPP Disability Lawyer
If your CPP Disability claim was denied or you are considering an appeal, a CPP Disability lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can review your situation and explain your options.