CPP Payment Dates 2026
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments are deposited on the third-last business day of each month.
2026 CPP Payment Schedule
| Month | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| January | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
| February | Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
| March | Friday, March 27, 2026 |
| April | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 |
| May | Thursday, May 28, 2026 |
| June | Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| July | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 |
| August | Thursday, August 27, 2026 |
| September | Monday, September 28, 2026 |
| October | Thursday, October 29, 2026 |
| November | Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
| December | Tuesday, December 29, 2026 |
2026 CPP Payment Amounts
| Payment Type | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|
| Maximum CPP (age 65) | ~$1,364.60 |
| Average CPP | ~$808.00 |
| Maximum CPP (age 60) | ~$873.30 (36% reduction) |
| Maximum CPP (age 70) | ~$1,937.70 (42% increase) |
How to receive CPP payments
Direct deposit is the fastest way to receive CPP. Set up or change your direct deposit through:
- CRA My Account
- My Service Canada Account
- By calling Service Canada
Cheque by mail takes longer and may be affected by postal delays.
CPP payment tips
- First payment: Your first CPP payment arrives the month after your pension start date
- Retroactive payments: CPP can be backdated up to 12 months (11 months if you’re under 65)
- Combined with OAS: If you receive both CPP and OAS, they are deposited separately on the same day