Hey Folks! I often see people asking “when do GST rebates come out?” posted around Facebook, so I added these to this website’s event calendar for easy reference.

What is the Groceries & Essentials Benefit?

The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) replaces the GST/HST credit in July 2026. Under its new name, the eligibility, payment calculation, and structure will be the same as the GST/HST credit.

Starting in July 2026, there will be a 25% increase to the benefit amount. This increased amount will remain for 5 years from 2026 to 2031.

The benefit will provide tax-free quarterly payments to individuals and families with low and modest incomes to help manage the rising costs of everyday essentials.

GST Rebate Payment Dates

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) typically sends GST/HST rebate credit payments around the fifth day of January, April, July, and October each year.

However…

When the 5th falls on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a federal holiday, the payment will be made on the last business day before the 5th.

For example: if the 5th falls on a weekend (Sat or Sun), the payment will be sent out on the last business day (usually a Friday) before the 5th.

Upcoming GST Rebate Payment Dates

The next GST rebate payment will be Friday July 3rd, 2026 (because the 5th of July is on a Sunday).

Here’s the full schedule…

GST Rebate Payments 2026:

Jan 5th, 2026
April 2nd, 2026
July 3rd, 2026 <- next payment
Oct 5th, 2026

GST Payment Missing?

If you do not receive your GST/HST credit payment by direct deposit on the expected date, the CRA says “please wait 10 working days before contacting us“.

You can login to your My Account to check your next payment date or sign up to receive reminders about benefit and credit payments approximately one week before they are issued.

You can find more info about GST/HST and other tax credits and benefits here.

What Time is GST Deposited?

There is no set time that GST hits your bank account, it this depends on your bank. Banks tend to do these in batches. (for example, I’m with TD and payments that come from transfers or direct deposit get posted at 4pm most of the time, vs when the person or organization actually sends them to me).

So, keep an eye on your direct deposits to see what time these payments come for you.

Updates to GST Rebates

Earlier this year, PM Carney announced an increase to the GST rebate payments and an additional grocery rebate, as seen in this newsclip:

When will the Grocery Rebate come?

The new calculations will begin in the July (as they always do).

More on Canada.gov website about the CGEB