The Canada Disability Benefit is paid on the third Thursday of each month. The next CDB payment is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Canada Disability Benefit payment dates 2026
| Payment date | Status |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 15, 2026 | Paid |
| Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Paid |
| Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Paid |
| Thursday, April 16, 2026 | Paid |
| Thursday, May 21, 2026 | Paid |
| Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Paid |
| Thursday, July 16, 2026 | Paid |
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Paid |
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Paid |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Next payment |
| Thursday, November 19, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Thursday, December 17, 2026 | Upcoming |
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 Disability Benefit payment?
| Amount | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum monthly benefit | $204.20 / month | July 2026–June 2027 |
| Previous maximum | $200 / month | July 2025–June 2026 |
| One-time supplemental payment | $150 | paid September 17, 2026 |
Source: Government of Canada, Canada Disability Benefit — how much you could receive.
What to know about Canada Disability Benefit payments
If you qualify, your first payment arrives the month after your application is approved. If your total entitlement for the July-to-June year is $240 or less, you get it as one lump sum instead of monthly payments.
CDB payments are not taxable, but you must file a tax return by April 30 every year and keep an approved Disability Tax Credit to stay eligible.
Who qualifies for the Canada Disability Benefit
- You are between 18 and 64 (you can apply up to 6 months before your 18th birthday).
- You have been approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).
- You are a Canadian resident for income tax purposes and a citizen, permanent resident, protected person, or a temporary resident who has lived in Canada for the previous 18 months.
- You, and your spouse or common-law partner if you have one, have filed your 2025 tax return.
When you apply, you may receive back payments for up to 24 months, but not for any month before June 2025. Service Canada aims to send an eligibility decision within 28 days of applying.
Source: Government of Canada, Canada Disability Benefit — eligibility.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Canada Disability Benefit payment?
The next CDB payment is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026. Payments go out on the third Thursday of each month.
How much is the Canada Disability Benefit?
For July 2026 to June 2027, the maximum is $204.20 a month, based on your adjusted family net income from your 2025 tax return.
What is the $150 Canada Disability Benefit supplemental payment?
It is a one-time $150 lump sum to help offset the cost of getting the Disability Tax Credit. People who received a CDB payment between July 2025 and June 2026 were paid it on September 17, 2026, with no application needed.
Is the Canada Disability Benefit taxable?
No. CDB payments are non-taxable and no tax slip is issued.
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
- Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) payment dates
- Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payment dates
- Employment Insurance (EI) payment dates