GST/HST credit · CGEB
GST Payment Dates 2026
Payment dates for the GST/HST credit, now called the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), plus how much you can get.
Official 2026 rates, verified October 9, 2026
2026 GST/HST credit payment dates
| Payment | Date | Paid as |
|---|---|---|
| January | January 5, 2026 | GST/HST credit |
| April | April 2, 2026 | GST/HST credit (last under the old name) |
| June (one-time top-up) | June 5, 2026 | GST/HST credit top-up |
| July | July 3, 2026 | Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit |
| October | October 5, 2026 | Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit |
How much you can get, July 2026 to June 2027
| Amount | Per year (max.) |
|---|---|
| Single person (with single supplement) | $679 |
| Married or common-law couple | $890 |
| Each child under 19 | $234 |
The benefit is reduced by 5% of adjusted family net income above $46,432, based on your 2025 tax return. Estimate your payment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next GST payment?
The October 2026 payment was issued on October 5. The next payment is due in early January 2027; the CRA has not yet published the exact date. Payments come four times a year, in January, April, July and October.
What is the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit?
It's the new name for the GST/HST credit from July 2026. Eligibility and the way it's calculated are the same, but amounts rose 25% for five years, from 2026 to 2031.
How much is the GST credit for July 2026 to June 2027?
Up to $679 a year for a single person, $890 for a couple and $234 for each child under 19, reduced by 5% of family net income over $46,432. Use the GST credit calculator for your amount.
Was there a GST top-up payment in 2026?
Yes. The CRA issued a one-time GST/HST credit top-up on June 5, 2026 to people who were entitled to the credit in January 2026.
Do I need to apply for the GST credit?
No. You're considered automatically when you file your tax return, even with no income. Couples receive it in the name of whichever spouse's return is assessed first.
Other payment dates
All rates and amounts on this page are taken from official government sources, including the Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Québec and provincial and territorial finance ministries. Last verified October 9, 2026.