Payment dates · Canada Workers Benefit advance
Canada Workers Benefit advance payment dates 2026
Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB). Three advance payments. The rest of the Canada Workers Benefit is paid when you file your return.
All 2026 Canada Workers Benefit advance payment dates
| Month | Payment date |
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| January | January 12, 2026 · paid |
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| July | July 10, 2026 · paid |
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| October | October 9, 2026 · paid |
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If a payment does not arrive
- Wait 10 working days after the payment date, check CRA My Account, then contact the Canada Revenue Agency.
- CRA benefits depend on your tax return. If you have not filed, payments can stop. Tax filing deadlines
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Last checked against the official calendars: 2026-11-01