CPP payment dates and amounts
The 2026 CPP schedule, what the maximum and average pensions are, and when 2027 figures arrive.
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CPP payment dates
CPP is paid near the end of every month, from January 28 to December 22 in 2026.
Every CPP benefit, and every OAS benefit, is issued on that same day.
The maximum retirement pension at 65 is $1,507.65 a month in 2026.
Most people receive far less. The average new pension at 65 was $877.01 in April 2026.
Your own amount depends on your contribution years, your earnings, and the age you start.
CPP rises each January with inflation. The 2027 increase has not been announced yet.
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