The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) delivers many monthly and quarterly benefits that support Canadian families, seniors, and individuals with low or moderate incomes.
Each month has specific deposit days that allow people to plan their finances in advance.
The CRA payment dates for October 2025 include key benefits such as the Canada Child Benefit, Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, and other supports.
Knowing these dates will help ensure you can budget and track your income accurately.
What CRA benefits are scheduled for October 2025?
Several programs are tied to CRA payment dates in October 2025.
The most important are the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and Old Age Security (OAS) with the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).
There are also provincial and additional federal programs, such as the Ontario Trillium Benefit, the Canada Workers Benefit advance, and the new Canada Disability Benefit.
Each has a different date of issue, and most are automatically deposited to recipients who have set up direct deposit with the CRA.
When is the Canada Child Benefit CRA payment date in October 2025?
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is one of the most widely used programs in Canada.
For October 2025, the CRA payment date for the CCB is October 20, 2025.
This payment helps families cover the cost of raising children under 18 and is adjusted annually in July based on inflation rates.
Parents who qualify for a smaller yearly amount of less than $240 may see the benefit delivered as a lump sum within one of the monthly deposits, including the October 2025 payment.
When will CPP and OAS CRA payments be made in October 2025?
The Canada Pension Plan is a retirement, disability, and survivor benefit program for people who have contributed during their working years.
The CRA payment date for CPP in October 2025 is October 28, 2025.
The Old Age Security pension, along with the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), will be paid on October 29, 2025.
Seniors who receive these benefits will see them deposited directly into their bank accounts or mailed out as cheques a few days before the official date.
What other CRA payment dates are important in October 2025?
In addition to the core monthly benefits, there are other CRA payment dates in October 2025 to note.
For Ontario residents, the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) will be paid on October 10, 2025.
The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), introduced as a monthly support for working-age adults with disabilities, is scheduled for October 18, 2025.
Advance payments of the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) may also be distributed this month, depending on eligibility and enrollment status.
These additional payments often come mid-month, providing financial support between the larger federal deposits.
How do you check CRA payment dates for October 2025?
The CRA makes it easy to confirm your October 2025 payment dates.
The best method is by logging into CRA My Account, where you can see all upcoming payments, amounts, and deposit dates.
The CRA also publishes a public benefit payment calendar on its website.
If you are signed up for direct deposit, funds usually appear in your bank account on the morning of the scheduled date.
If you receive cheques by mail, allow extra time as they can take up to a week after the posted date to arrive.
What should you do if your CRA October 2025 payment does not arrive?
If your CRA October 2025 payment is delayed, the CRA recommends waiting five business days after the official date before reporting it.
In the meantime, check your CRA My Account for notices or updates about your benefits.
Payments may be delayed if your banking details are out of date, if you have recently moved, or if your tax return has not been filed or processed.
After the grace period, you can call the CRA to report a missing payment and request an investigation.
Do you need to reapply to get CRA payments in October 2025?
Most benefits tied to CRA payment dates for October 2025 continue automatically once you are enrolled.
Programs such as CPP, OAS, and CCB only require you to remain eligible and file your taxes each year.
However, certain supports, including the Canada Workers Benefit advance or provincial supplements, rely on updated tax information annually.
The Canada Disability Benefit also requires prior approval of the Disability Tax Credit.
Ensuring your tax return for 2024 has been filed on time will keep you on the payment schedule for October 2025.
