CDB Payment Dates: Families receiving the Canada Child Disability Benefit (CDB) will get monthly payments on the same schedule as the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). Below, you’ll find the exact dates for the 2024–2025 and early 2025–2026 payment cycles, along with guidance on how dates are set, how to verify your payment, and answers to common questions.
What Is the Child Disability Benefit (CDB) Payment Schedule?
The CDB is added to each family’s CCB payment. Once the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) processes your taxes, they calculate your CDB amount based on the previous year’s income and number of eligible children. Starting July 1 each year, eligible families receive a combined CCB + CDB deposit on a set day each month.
- Recalculation Basis: The CRA uses your prior tax year’s adjusted family net income (AFNI) and Disability Tax Credit eligibility to determine your monthly CDB amount.
- Annual Cycle: Payment dates run from July 1 to June 30. For example, July 2024–June 2025 uses 2023 tax data; July 2025–June 2026 uses 2024 tax data.
CDB Payment Dates: July 2024 – June 2025
Below are the exact dates when CDB payments were issued during the 2024–2025 benefit year. Each date corresponds to your combined CCB + CDB deposit for that month.
| Month (2024–2025) | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | July 19, 2024 |
| August 2024 | August 20, 2024 |
| September 2024 | September 20, 2024 |
| October 2024 | October 18, 2024 |
| November 2024 | November 20, 2024 |
| December 2024 | December 13, 2024 |
| January 2025 | January 20, 2025 |
| February 2025 | February 20, 2025 |
| March 2025 | March 20, 2025 |
| April 2025 | April 17, 2025 |
| May 2025 | May 20, 2025 |
| June 2025 | June 20, 2025 |
CDB Payment Dates: July–December 2025
For the 2025–2026 benefit year, payments reflect your 2024 tax information. Below are the scheduled dates from July through December 2025. The CRA will release the full schedule up to June 2026 later in 2025.
| Month (2025–2026) | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
| August 2025 | August 20, 2025 |
| September 2025 | September 19, 2025 |
| October 2025 | October 20, 2025 |
| November 2025 | November 20, 2025 |
| December 2025 | December 12, 2025 |
How Are CDB Payment Dates Determined?
- Monthly Schedule
- The CRA publishes an annual calendar indicating which day of the month CCB + CDB will deposit.
- If the scheduled date falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the payment is released on the last business day before that date.
- Annual Review
- Each May, after the tax filing deadline, the CRA recalculates your CDB eligibility using your previous year’s tax return.
- Any change in adjusted family net income or number of eligible children can increase or decrease your next benefit year’s monthly amount.
- Combined Deposit
- Rather than separate cheques, CDB amounts appear as part of the single CCB deposit you receive each month.
How to Verify Your Upcoming CDB Payment
- Check CRA’s Benefit Calendar
Visit Canada.ca and search for “CCB payment schedule.” The listed dates apply to CDB as well. - Use CRA My Account or MyCRA App
Log in to CRA My Account (online) or open the MyCRA mobile app to see your personalized payment dates and amounts. - Sign Up for Email Alerts
On the Canada Disability Benefit page, subscribe to email notifications so you don’t miss any updates or changes to the schedule.
FAQs about CDB Payment Dates
1. When did CDB payments begin for the 2024–2025 cycle?
Your first CDB payment for July 2024 was deposited on July 19, 2024. Each subsequent month’s payment followed the dates listed in the 2024–2025 table.
2. If July 19, 2024 fell on a weekend, would payment have moved earlier?
Yes. If a payment date lands on a Saturday, Sunday, or statutory holiday, the CRA issues the deposit on the business day immediately before the scheduled date.
3. Why is my July 2025 payment on July 18 instead of July 19?
In 2025, July 19 was a Sunday. The CRA adjusted the payment to Friday, July 18, 2025, to ensure it was released on a business day.
4. Do I receive separate deposits for CCB and CDB?
No. Your CDB is merged into your monthly CCB deposit. You’ll see one payment amount that includes both entitlements.
5. How is my next cycle’s CDB amount calculated?
The CRA uses your previous year’s adjusted family net income and the number of children eligible for the Disability Tax Credit. Any change in income, marital status, or DTC eligibility reported on your tax return will affect your new monthly rate.
