Why December payments come early
The December 2026 schedule, moved forward for the holidays, benefit by benefit.
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December pays early
December payments move forward because of the holidays.
The Canada Child Benefit arrives December 11 instead of the 20th.
The Ontario Trillium Benefit is issued December 10.
The Canada Disability Benefit follows on December 17.
CPP and OAS are paid December 22, the last federal payment of the year.
Plan for the gap. The next payments fall in January, on dates the CRA has not posted yet.
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