CPP Payment Dates 2026

The Government of Canada publishes Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payment dates once per year. Below is the official CPP payment schedule for 2026, showing when the government pays CPP benefits each month.

If you’re looking for the most current CPP payment information across all years, see our main guide here:
👉 CPP Payment Dates in Canada

CPP Payment Schedule for 2026

The federal government pays CPP benefits once per month on set dates.

How CPP Payments Work

Once approved for CPP benefits:

• The government issues CPP payments monthly
• Payment dates are the same across Canada
• CPP benefits arrive by direct deposit or cheque
• Payments continue automatically unless eligibility changes

CPP payment dates do not depend on:

• Job loss
• Retirement timing
• Changes in employment status

CPP Retirement vs. CPP Disability in 2026

Benefits for CPP retirement are different from CPP Disability (CPPD) benefits.

Key points:

• CPPD is available to individuals with a severe and prolonged disability
• CPPD payments follow the same monthly schedule
• CPPD typically converts to CPP retirement benefits at age 65

Looking for Other Years’ CPP Payment Dates?

The federal government publishes CPP payment schedules each year.