GST/HST Credit and Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Payment Dates 2026
In 2026 the GST/HST credit was paid January 5 and April 2. From July it became the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), paid July 3 and October 5. Dates for 2027 have not been published yet.
All 2026 dates
| 2026 payment date |
|---|
| Monday, January 5, 2026 |
| Thursday, April 2, 2026 |
| Friday, July 3, 2026 |
| Monday, October 5, 2026 |
If your payment is late
Wait 10 working days after the payment date before contacting the CRA. Call the CRA benefits line at 1-800-387-1193.
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Benefit Payment Dates 2026: CCB, CPP, OAS, GST/HST and More
Every 2026 Government of Canada benefit payment date in one calendar: Canada child benefit, CPP and OAS, GST/HST credit and Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, Canada Disability Benefit, Ontario Trillium Benefit and more.
1-800-387-1193: CRA Benefits Phone Line (CCB, GST/HST Credit)
Call 1-800-387-1193 for the Canada child benefit, the GST/HST credit or Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, the child disability benefit, and marital status or death notifications for benefits. Agents answer Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time; automated payment info runs every day from 6 am to 3 am ET.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit the same as the GST/HST credit?
Yes. The CRA describes the CGEB as formerly the GST/HST credit. It is paid on the same quarterly schedule.
When is the next GST/HST payment?
All 2026 payments have been made. The CRA has not yet published 2027 dates; check the official CRA payment dates page.
Sources
- Benefit payment dates (CRA, 2026-10-14) (canada.ca)
- Benefit payment dates calendar (canada.ca, 2026-08-07) (canada.ca)
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