Checked October 17, 2026
Canada Workers Benefit Payment Dates 2026
Low-income workers who qualified for the Canada Workers Benefit on their last return. Also covers: CWB advance payments.
Canada Workers Benefit payment dates 2026
| January 12, 2026 | Monday |
| July 10, 2026 | Friday |
| October 9, 2026 | Friday |
Good to know
- Up to half of your expected Canada Workers Benefit is paid in advance, in three instalments. The rest comes when you file your return.
Source: www.canada.ca. Next year's dates are added as soon as they are published.
Questions people ask
+When is the next Canada Workers Benefit payment?
The 2026 Canada Workers Benefit payment dates are January 12, July 10, October 9. The box at the top of this page counts down to the next one.
+What if my Canada Workers Benefit payment doesn't arrive?
Wait 5 working days (10 for a cheque) after the payment date before contacting the government. Payments by direct deposit usually arrive on the morning of the payment date.
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