The Ontario Trillium Benefit is paid by the Canada Revenue Agency on behalf of Ontario, usually around the 10th of the month. The next OTB payment is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026.
Ontario Trillium Benefit payment dates 2026
| Payment date | Status |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 9, 2026 | Paid |
| Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | Paid |
| Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | Paid |
| Friday, April 10, 2026 | Paid |
| Friday, May 8, 2026 | Paid |
| Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | Paid |
| Friday, July 10, 2026 | Paid |
| Monday, August 10, 2026 | Paid |
| Thursday, September 10, 2026 | Paid |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | Next payment |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Thursday, December 10, 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.
What to know about Ontario Trillium Benefit payments
The OTB combines three Ontario credits: the Ontario energy and property tax credit (OEPTC), the Northern Ontario energy credit (NOEC) and the Ontario sales tax credit (OSTC).
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Ontario Trillium Benefit payment?
The next OTB payment is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026.
What does the Ontario Trillium Benefit include?
It combines the Ontario energy and property tax credit, the Northern Ontario energy credit and the Ontario sales tax credit into one payment.
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
- Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) payment dates
- Employment Insurance (EI) payment dates