OAS Payment Dates 2026: Old Age Security and GIS Schedule

Old Age Security is paid monthly, on the same day as the Canada Pension Plan. The next OAS payment is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026. These dates also apply to the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), the Allowance and the Allowance for the Survivor.

OAS payment today

Friday, September 25, 2026

Official date from the Government of Canada

OAS payment dates 2026

Payment date	Status
Wednesday, January 28, 2026	Paid
Wednesday, February 25, 2026	Paid
Friday, March 27, 2026	Paid
Tuesday, April 28, 2026	Paid
Wednesday, May 27, 2026	Paid
Friday, June 26, 2026	Paid
Wednesday, July 29, 2026	Paid
Thursday, August 27, 2026	Paid
Friday, September 25, 2026	Today
Wednesday, October 28, 2026	Upcoming
Thursday, November 26, 2026	Upcoming
Tuesday, December 22, 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 OAS payment?

Amount	Value	Period
Maximum OAS pension, age 65 to 74	$751.97 / month	July–September 2026
Maximum OAS pension, age 75 and over	$827.17 / month	July–September 2026
Maximum GIS, single, widowed or divorced	$1,123.17 / month	July–September 2026

Source: Government of Canada, Old Age Security payment amounts.

What to know about OAS payments

OAS amounts are indexed to inflation every quarter. The Government of Canada says OAS benefits will rise 1.4% for October to December 2026, a 3.0% increase over the past year.

OAS is taxable and is clawed back for higher incomes; the GIS, Allowance and Allowance for the Survivor are not taxable.

Who qualifies for Old Age Security

You are 65 or older.
You are a Canadian citizen or legal resident when your application is approved.
You have lived in Canada for at least 10 years since age 18 (at least 20 years if you now live outside Canada).

A full OAS pension requires 40 years in Canada after age 18. With 10 to 39 years you receive a partial pension, so the maximum amounts above won't apply to you.

Source: Government of Canada, Old Age Security — eligibility.

Delaying OAS to get more

You can start OAS at 65 or delay it up to age 70. Each month you wait adds 0.6% to your payments (7.2% a year), up to 36% more at 70. You can't get retroactive payments for the months you chose to defer.

Source: Government of Canada, Old Age Security — when to start.

The OAS clawback (recovery tax)

OAS is taxable, and higher-income seniors repay part or all of it through a monthly recovery tax. The clawback starts when net world income is above $93,454 (2025 income). For payments from July 2026 to June 2027, the pension is fully clawed back at $152,062 of income for ages 65 to 74 and $157,923 for 75 and over.

The Guaranteed Income Supplement, the Allowance and the Allowance for the Survivor are not taxable, and are recalculated every July based on the previous year's income.

Source: Government of Canada, OAS pension recovery tax.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next OAS payment?

The next Old Age Security payment is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026.

Is the GIS paid on the same day as OAS?

Yes. The Guaranteed Income Supplement is paid with your OAS pension on the same dates.

Is OAS going up in October 2026?

Yes. The Government of Canada says OAS benefits will increase by 1.4% for the October to December 2026 quarter, based on the Consumer Price Index.

How much is OAS in 2026?

For July to September 2026, the maximum OAS pension is $751.97 a month at age 65 to 74 and $827.17 a month at 75 and over, for people who have lived in Canada at least 40 years after 18.