GST/HST Credit Payment Dates 2026 and 2027 (now the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit)
The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, formerly the GST/HST credit, is paid four times a year in January, April, July and October. The June 5, 2026 payment was a one-time top-up.
Next payment
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
In 51 days
GST/HST credit payment dates 2026
| Payment date | Status |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 5, 2026 | Paid |
| Thursday, April 2, 2026 | Paid |
| Friday, June 5, 2026(One-time top-up) | Paid |
| Friday, July 3, 2026 | Paid |
| Monday, October 5, 2026 | Paid |
GST/HST credit payment dates 2027
| Payment date | Status |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 5, 2027 | Next payment |
| Monday, April 5, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Monday, July 5, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Tuesday, October 5, 2027 | Upcoming |
Good to know
The GST/HST credit became the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit in July 2026, and the payment schedule stayed quarterly. The June 5, 2026 payment was a one-time top-up.
Dates checked against the official calendar on November 14, 2026. Official payment dates