GIS Payment Dates 2026

Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS): the next payment date, this year’s dates, how much you can get and what to do if a payment is late.

Next GIS payment

Friday, September 25

In 2 days

Paid together with the OAS pension, on the same date.

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How much · Jul–Sep 2026

Maximum, single / widowed / divorced (income under $22,800) $1,123.17/mo
Maximum, spouse receives full OAS (combined income under $30,096) $676.09/mo
Maximum, spouse receives the Allowance (combined income under $42,144) $676.09/mo
Maximum, spouse receives no OAS (combined income under $54,624) $1,123.17/mo

GIS is indexed every quarter with OAS. A 1.4% increase takes effect in October 2026; the new amounts will appear here as soon as they are published.

GIS payment dates 2026

  1. Jan 28 Wed
  2. Feb 25 Wed
  3. Mar 27 Fri
  4. Apr 28 Tue
  5. May 27 Wed
  6. Jun 26 Fri
  7. Jul 29 Wed
  8. Aug 27 Thu
  9. Sep 25 Fri
  10. Oct 28 Wed
  11. Nov 26 Thu
  12. Dec 22 Tue
My payment didn’t arrive — what do I do?

Wait 5 to 10 business days after the scheduled payment date before contacting the program (cheques take longer than direct deposit). Check payment details in My Service Canada Account. Call 1-800-277-9914 (TTY 1-800-255-4786; outside Canada/US collect 1-613-957-1954), Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm local time.

Checked against official government sources today at 9:00 a.m. EDT (13 minutes ago) · Source: www.canada.ca

Who can get GIS

You receive the OAS pension, live in Canada, and your annual income (or combined income with your spouse) is below the maximum for your situation. It's calculated from your previous year's tax return, so file your taxes every year.

How to get GIS

Usually automatic, together with OAS. If not, apply online through My Service Canada Account. www.canada.ca

If your payment is late or missing

Wait 5 to 10 business days after the scheduled payment date before contacting the program (cheques take longer than direct deposit). Check payment details in My Service Canada Account. Call 1-800-277-9914 (TTY 1-800-255-4786; outside Canada/US collect 1-613-957-1954), Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm local time.

What’s changing next

GIS is indexed every quarter with OAS. A 1.4% increase takes effect in October 2026; the new amounts will appear here as soon as they are published.

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