Benefit payment dates
You will receive your benefit on the last working day of the month. Do you have any income? Report it at least two days before the payment date. Otherwise, your benefit will be paid 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
You can expect to receive your payment on the payment date. The time it takes for the funds to appear in your account varies by bank; this may take a few business days.
Your vacation pay is paid separately from your Social assistance benefit. It will be paid on June 1. As with your Social Assistance benefit, it may take a few days for the vacation pay to appear in your account. You will not receive vacation pay if your benefits are subject to offsetting or garnishment. You will have been notified of this in advance.