Last Updated On 1 February 2026, 6:15 PM EST (Toronto Time)
If you’ve seen articles claiming there’s an HST/GST payment coming on February 4, February 16, or any other date in February 2026, this information is false.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) issues GST/HST credit payments quarterly—not monthly. There is no GST payment scheduled for February 2026.
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Official GST/HST Credit Payment Dates for 2026
According to the Canada Revenue Agency’s official payment schedule, GST/HST credit payments in 2026 are issued on these dates only:
| Payment Date | Status |
| January 5, 2026 | ✓ Issued |
| April 2, 2026 | Upcoming |
| July 3, 2026 | Upcoming |
| October 5, 2026 | Upcoming |
There is no February payment. There has never been a February GST payment. The GST/HST credit has been a quarterly benefit since it was introduced in 1991.
If you've seen articles claiming there's an HST/GST payment coming on February 4, February 16, or any other date in February 2026, this information is false.
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Why This Misinformation Is Spreading
Several websites have published articles claiming GST payments are coming in February 2026.
Some claim dates like February 4 or February 16. These claims appear to confuse the GST/HST credit with other benefits that do have February payment dates.
Benefits that ARE paid in February 2026 include:
| Benefit | February 2026 Date |
| Canada Child Benefit (CCB) | February 20, 2026 |
| Canada Pension Plan (CPP) | February 25, 2026 |
| Old Age Security (OAS) | February 25, 2026 |
| Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) | February 10, 2026 |
| Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) | February 19, 2026 |
| GST/HST Credit | NO FEBRUARY PAYMENT |
CRA Warning About Disinformation
The Canada Revenue Agency has issued a direct warning on its official benefits page about false claims regarding government payments:
“There is disinformation online that the Government of Canada is issuing a new financial relief payment of $2,000 by direct deposit. There is no new financial relief payment. To avoid disinformation about government benefits or payments, refer to official Government of Canada web pages.”
How the GST/HST Credit Actually Works
The GST/HST credit is a tax-free quarterly payment designed to help individuals and families with low or modest incomes offset the GST or HST they pay on purchases.
Key facts:
- Payments are issued 4 times per year (January, April, July, October)
- The benefit year runs from July to June
- January and April 2026 payments are based on your 2024 tax return
- July and October 2026 payments will be based on your 2025 tax return
- You do not need to apply—eligibility is determined automatically when you file taxes
Maximum annual GST/HST credit amounts (July 2025 to June 2026):
| Recipient Type | Maximum Annual Amount |
| Single individual | $533 |
| Married/common-law couple | $698 |
| Per child under 19 | $184 additional |
These amounts are divided into four quarterly payments.
A single individual receiving the maximum would get approximately $133 per quarter—not the inflated figures of $628, $740, or higher that some websites claim.
New Grocery Benefit Coming—But Not Until Spring 2026
You may have heard about a new grocery benefit. This is real, but it is not being paid in February.
On January 27, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which will:
- Provide a one-time top-up payment no later than June 2026
- Increase the GST Credit by 25% for five years starting July 2026
- Be paid to recipients who were eligible for the GST Credit in January 2026
This new benefit requires Parliamentary approval and Royal Assent before payments can be issued.
It is separate from the regular quarterly GST/HST credit but will be added to it if approved and will not be paid in February.
When is the Next GST Payment?
If you received a GST/HST credit payment on January 5, 2026, your next payment will arrive on April 2, 2026.
There is no payment in February or March.
How to Verify Your GST/HST Credit Status
To check your actual GST/HST credit amount and payment dates:
1. Log in to your CRA My Account at canada.ca
2. Navigate to “Benefits and credits”
3. View your GST/HST credit details
You can also sign up to receive payment reminders approximately one week before each payment is issued.
Protect Yourself From Benefit Scams
False claims about CRA payments can lead to real scams. Protect yourself by:
- Only trusting official sources: canada.ca
- Never clicking links in texts or emails claiming you have a new CRA payment
- Never providing banking information to anyone who contacts you about an unexpected benefit
- Reporting suspicious activity to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
The CRA will never ask you to provide personal information through email or text message.
There is no GST/HST credit payment in February 2026. The next GST payment is April 2, 2026.
If you see an article claiming there’s a GST payment coming on February 4, February 16, or any date in February 2026, that information is incorrect.
For accurate information about CRA benefits, always check the official Government of Canada website at canada.ca.
This article was published on February 1, 2026 to address widespread misinformation about GST/HST credit payment dates. All information is sourced from official Government of Canada websites.
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