Ontario Trillium Benefit Due November 10, 2026
The Ontario Trillium Benefit payment for November 2026 is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10. The $378 maximum applies to the annual Ontario sales tax credit for July 2026 through June 2027, not to your November payment, and your actual entitlement may be lower. To see when your own next payment lands, use our Benefit Payment Date Finder.
Quick answer
When is the Ontario Trillium Benefit payment in November 2026?
The payment is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The $378 maximum is the annual Ontario sales tax credit for July 2026 through June 2027, not your November payment amount. If your payment is missing, wait 5 to 10 business days before contacting the CRA.
- Who it applies to: The 2026 OTB is based on your 2025 income tax and benefit return; you must file that return and qualify for at least one OTB credit to receive a payment.
- Payment schedule: Regular payments run monthly from July 2026 through June 2027; if your 2025 return is assessed after June 19, 2026, your first payment is generally issued within 4 to 8 weeks after assessment.
- What to check: Check your payment in CRA My Account; if you’re waiting for a cheque, allow extra delivery time compared with direct deposit.
When is the November 2026 OTB payment?
The federal benefits calendar says OTB payments may take a few days to arrive after the listed issue date, and posted cheques may take longer than direct deposit.
The OTB is normally issued on the 10th of each month. If the 10th falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, it is issued on the last working day before the 10th, which is why October 2026 is listed as October 9.
You can check your next payment in CRA My Account or sign up for payment reminders about one week before a payment is issued.
Who may receive this payment?
The 2026 Ontario Trillium Benefit is for people who file a 2025 income tax and benefit return and qualify for at least one of its three credits. The benefit is based on your 2025 return and is issued monthly from July 2026 through June 2027.
To receive a payment, you must meet the eligibility criteria and be entitled to an amount under at least one of these credits:
- OEPTC: Ontario energy and property tax credit
- NOEC: Northern Ontario energy credit
- OSTC: Ontario sales tax credit
You must file a 2025 return to receive the 2026 OTB. No separate application is needed for the 2026 OSTC component. That rule applies to the OSTC; eligibility for an OTB payment still depends on qualifying for at least one of the three credits.
What are the OTB dates and maximum?
The official calendar lists OTB payment dates from July to December 2026, and the maximum annual Ontario sales tax credit for that period is $378. The $378 is a maximum, not a guaranteed amount or the amount of your November payment.
| Payment or credit | Date or amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| OTB payment | July 10, 2026 | canada.ca |
| OTB payment | August 10, 2026 | canada.ca |
| OTB payment | September 10, 2026 | canada.ca |
| OTB payment | October 9, 2026 | canada.ca |
| OTB payment | November 10, 2026 | canada.ca |
| OTB payment | December 10, 2026 | canada.ca |
| Annual Ontario sales tax credit maximum, July 2026 to June 2027 | $378 | canada.ca canada.ca |
Your actual OTB entitlement can be lower than the annual credit maximum, so don’t use that figure to estimate your November deposit.
What should you do if payment is missing?
Payments are issued on the dates listed but may take a few days to arrive, and posted cheques may take longer than direct deposit. Wait 5 to 10 business days before contacting the CRA, as the official benefits calendar advises.
If you’re checking whether another payment is due, December 10, 2026 is the next listed OTB payment date after November 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if your 2025 tax return is assessed late?
If your 2025 return is assessed after June 19, 2026, your first 2026 OTB payment is generally issued within 4 to 8 weeks after assessment, then on the 10th of each month.
Can the OTB be paid as one lump sum?
Yes, an annual OTB entitlement of $500 or less is paid as a lump sum in the first payment month, usually July. You can also opt to receive an eligible annual entitlement as one payment, scheduled for June 10, 2027.
How do you check your OTB payment amount?
Check your payment in CRA My Account. Your 2026 OTB is based on your 2025 return, so use your account to check the amount calculated for you.
Next step: bookmark our Canada benefit payment dates tracker to see every upcoming payment date in one place.
Sources
- Payment dates for CRA administered benefits and credits (canada.ca)
- Ontario trillium benefit (OTB) (canada.ca)
- Benefits payment dates (canada.ca)
