Monthly Payment Schedule
Benefit Payment Dates in May 2025
6 benefit programs with 6 scheduled payment dates in May 2025. All dates are sourced from official Government of Canada publications.
6
Payment Dates
6
Benefit Programs
4
Federal
2
Provincial
May 2025 Payment Schedule
Friday, May 9, 2025
529 days ago · 1 benefit
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
518 days ago · 1 benefit
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
511 days ago · 1 benefit
Thursday, May 29, 2025
509 days ago · 1 benefit
Benefits Paying in May 2025
Ontario Trillium Benefit
The Ontario Trillium Benefit combines the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and Ontario Sales Tax Credit into a single monthly payment to help with energy costs, property and sales taxes.
Friday, May 9, 2025
Next payment: November 10, 2026
Canada Child Benefit
The Canada Child Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Next payment: October 20, 2026
Alberta Child and Family Benefit
The Alberta Child and Family Benefit is a tax-free quarterly payment to Alberta families with children under 18 years of age.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Next payment: November 27, 2026
Canada Pension Plan
The Canada Pension Plan provides retirement pension, disability, children's and survivor benefits.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Next payment: October 28, 2026
Old Age Security
Old Age Security includes the OAS pension, Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Allowance and Allowance for the Survivor.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Next payment: October 28, 2026
Veteran Disability Pension
The Veteran Disability Pension provides monthly payments to veterans with service-related disabilities.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Next payment: October 29, 2026
May 2025 payment summary
In May 2025, the Government of Canada issues payments for 6 benefit programs across 5 different dates. 4 federal programs and 2 provincial programs are scheduled.
Payments are issued on the dates listed but may take a few additional business days to arrive by direct deposit. If you receive your payment by cheque, please allow extra time. Wait 5 to 10 business days from the payment date before contacting the program.
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About Canadian Benefit Payment Dates in May 2025
This page lists all scheduled Canadian federal and provincial benefit payment dates for May 2025. Benefits tracked include the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Canada Child Benefit (CCB), Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), GST/HST Credit, Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB), Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB), Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB), and Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit (NLDB).
All payment dates on Canada Benefits Dates are sourced directly from official Government of Canada publications, including the benefits payment dates calendar. We review these sources regularly and update our data when the government publishes new schedules.
Disclaimer: Canada Benefits Dates is an independent informational resource. We are not affiliated with the Government of Canada, Service Canada, the Canada Revenue Agency, or Veterans Affairs Canada. Always verify information with your official benefit provider.