CPP & OAS Guide 2026: Payment Dates, GIS and Rates

PensionCanada.ca is an independent, regularly updated guide to Canadian retirement benefits. We publish the official CPP, OAS, and GIS payment dates, current benefit rates, and plain-language eligibility rules, plus practical Service Canada guides covering applications, My Service Canada Account setup, direct deposit changes, and how to avoid costly payment delays.

Next CPP and OAS payment date: October 28, 2026.

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OAS Payment Dates 2026: Official Canada Schedule & Increases

Check the official 2026 OAS payment dates schedule for Canada. Find maximum monthly benefit rates, GIS updates, and the 2026 net income clawback threshold...

Canada Pension Plan Payment Dates 2026

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OAS Payment Increase 2026: Official October to December Rates

Discover the official Oct-Dec 2026 OAS increase. Max amounts rise to $762.50 and $838.75. Check new rates, payment schedules, and recovery tax limits...

OAS Payment Increase 2026: Official July to September Rates

Discover the new official 1.2% Canadian OAS payment rates, 2025 tax income limits, and clawback boundaries applied to senior pensions from July to September 2026...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Holiday Schedule & Service Canada Closures

Service Canada and Pension offices close Sept 30 for Truth and Reconciliation Day. Learn how CPP and OAS payments, office hours, and online services are affected...

How to Speak to a CPP Agent FAST (2026 Hack to Skip the Wait)

Frustrated with Service Canada wait times? Use our 2026 shortcut to skip the SIN prompt and speak to a Canada Pension (CPP/OAS) agent in minutes. Updated call sequence inside...

Saving in the wrong registered account can quietly destroy a low-income worker’s retirement setup. Read our guide on TFSA vs RRSP for Low Income Earners: Avoid the GIS Retirement Trap to discover why RRSP withdrawals trigger a hidden 50% benefit clawback—and how shifting to a TFSA protects your Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits.

Discover how to maximize your tax-free government relief with complete CRA details on the newly launched Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB). Learn about updated 2026 eligibility rules, enhanced quarterly payout schedules, and maximum income limits. Read our article Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit 2026: Eligibility & Payment Schedule, at taxservicecanada.ca.
 
Never miss an Old Age Security payment by bookmarking our dedicated 2026 OAS Payment Schedule page today. Managing your retirement budget is much easier when you know exactly when your funds will arrive in your account. By saving this link, you’ll have instant, one-click access to the most up-to-date distribution dates and any schedule adjustments throughout the year.

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