CGEB (GST/HST Credit) Payment Dates 2027: Jan 5, Apr 5, Jul 5, Oct 5
CGEB payment dates for 2027
| Payment | Date | Day | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | January 5, 2027 | Tuesday | Scheduled |
| April 2027 | April 5, 2027 | Monday | Scheduled |
| July 2027 | July 5, 2027 (expected) | Monday | Expected |
| October 2027 | October 5, 2027 (expected) | Tuesday | Expected |
July 2027 is the start of a new benefit year. The CRA will recalculate your amount from your 2026 tax return, so file it early. The expected dates will be confirmed here as soon as the CRA publishes them.
Add the dates to your calendar
Works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook. Includes the four 2027 payment dates with a reminder the day before.
2026 payments (for reference)
| Payment | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | January 5, 2026 | Paid |
| April 2026 | April 2, 2026 | Paid early because April 3 was Good Friday and April 5 a Sunday |
| One-time top-up | June 5, 2026 | Paid: 50% of your 2025-26 annual credit |
| July 2026 | July 3, 2026 | Paid early (July 5 was a Sunday). First payment under the new CGEB name |
| October 2026 | October 5, 2026 | Paid |
How payment dates work
- Payments are made four times a year: January, April, July and October.
- The date is the 5th, or the last business day before if the 5th is a weekend or federal holiday.
- If your quarterly amount would be under $50, the whole annual amount is paid in July.
- Direct deposit arrives on the payment date. Cheques sent by mail can take several days longer.
- If you have not received a payment, wait 10 working days, then call 1-800-387-1193. See payment not received.
How much will I get?
Use the CGEB calculator for an estimate, or check the income limits and worked examples. Your province may pay an additional credit at the same time. See provincial credits paid with the CGEB.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next CGEB (GST/HST credit) payment?
The next payment is Tuesday, January 5, 2027, followed by Monday, April 5, 2027. Both dates are published by the CRA in guide RC4210.
What are the CGEB payment dates for July and October 2027?
The CRA has not yet published them. Payments are normally made on the 5th, so Monday, July 5 and Tuesday, October 5, 2027 are expected, and both are weekdays. We will confirm them when the CRA announces them.
What happens when the 5th falls on a weekend or holiday?
The payment is made on the last business day before the 5th. For example, the April 2026 payment was made on Thursday, April 2 because April 5 was a Sunday and April 3 was Good Friday.
Is there a CGEB payment in February or March?
No. The benefit is paid quarterly, in January, April, July and October. The only extra payment was the one-time top-up on June 5, 2026.
Why did I get my payment on a different day than the 5th?
If the 5th falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the CRA pays on the previous business day. Direct deposits usually arrive that day, and cheques by mail can take longer.
What if my total annual amount is under $200?
If the quarterly amount would be under $50, the CRA pays the whole annual amount in a single payment in July.