The Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) is a refundable tax credit for people working on a low income. Part of it is paid in advance, three times a year, as the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB). The next advance payment is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026.
Canada Workers Benefit payment dates 2026
| Payment date | Status |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 12, 2026 | Paid |
| Friday, July 10, 2026 | Paid |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | Next payment |
Source: Government of Canada, Benefits payment dates. Dates checked September 25, 2026.
The 2027 schedule has not been published yet. The Government of Canada usually releases next year’s dates late in the year; this page updates automatically when it does.
Payments are issued on the dates listed but can take a few days to arrive; mailed cheques take longer than direct deposit. The Government of Canada asks you to wait 5 to 10 business days before contacting the program about a missing payment.
How much is the Canada Workers Benefit payment?
| Amount | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Share of your CWB paid in advance | Up to 50% | rest when you file your return |
Source: Government of Canada, Canada workers benefit — how much you can get.
What to know about Canada Workers Benefit payments
If you are entitled to the CWB, the CRA pays up to half of it in advance; if you also qualify for the disability supplement, half of that is included too. The remainder comes when you file your tax return.
For couples, only one spouse receives the advance payments, generally the one with the higher working income.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Canada Workers Benefit payment?
The next Advanced Canada Workers Benefit payment is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026.
How many ACWB payments are there each year?
Three: in January, July and October.
How much of the Canada Workers Benefit is paid in advance?
Up to 50% of your CWB is paid in advance. The rest is paid after you file your tax return.
Other benefit payment dates
- All Canada benefit payment dates
- Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payment dates
- Old Age Security (OAS) payment dates
- Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (formerly the GST/HST credit) payment dates
- Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment dates
- Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) payment dates
- Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payment dates
- Employment Insurance (EI) payment dates