Benefit payment dates
You will receive your benefit payment on the last business day of the month. Do you have any income? Please report it no later than two days before the payment date. Otherwise, we will pay your benefit later.
These are the payment dates for 2026:
- Thursday, January 29
- Thursday, February 26
- Monday, March 30
- Wednesday, April 29
- Monday, June 1
- Monday, June 29
- Thursday, July 30
- Friday, August 28
- Tuesday, September 29
- Thursday, October 29
- Friday, November 27
- Wednesday, December 23
When will the money be deposited into my account?
We will pay your benefits on the payment date. The time it takes for the money to appear in your account varies by bank. This may take a few business days.
Vacation Pay
We pay your vacation pay separately from your Social assistance benefit. We pay your vacation pay on June 1. It may take a few days for the vacation pay to appear in your account as well.
You will not receive vacation pay if your benefits are subject to offset or garnishment. We have informed you of this previously.