Pension calendar: Canadian Armed Forces pensions

Find information on the Pension calendar payment dates for retired members. Refer to the pension centre for a list of statutory holiday closures.

January 2026
Date Event
1 The indexation rate for the year 2026 will be provided at a later date
14 Last day to request change of address, direct deposit and/or tax deduction for January cheque
28
  • Direct Deposit is deposited to the pensioners account
  • Paper cheques can be cashed
February 2026
Date Event
11 Last day to request change of address, direct deposit and/or tax deduction for February cheque
25
  • Direct Deposit is deposited to the pensioners account
  • Paper cheques can be cashed
27

Deadline for the mailing of T4A, NR4 and RelevĂ© 1 & 2

Note: Please allow until March 15 for delivery of your income tax slips before requesting a replacement.

March 2026
Date Event
11 Last day to request change of address, direct deposit and/or tax deduction for March cheque
27
  • Direct Deposit is deposited to the pensioners account
  • Paper cheques can be cashed
April 2026
Date Event
12 Last day to request change of address, direct deposit and/or tax deduction for April cheque
28
  • Direct Deposit is deposited to the pensioners account
  • Paper cheques can be cashed
May 2026
Date Event
13 Last day to request change of address, direct deposit and/or tax deduction for May cheque
27
  • Direct Deposit is deposited to the pensioners account
  • Paper cheques can be cashed
June 2026
Date Event
14 Last day to request change of address, direct deposit and/or tax deduction for June cheque
26
  • Direct Deposit is deposited to the pensioners account
  • Paper cheques can be cashed
July 2026
Date Event
12 Last day to request change of address, direct deposit and/or tax deduction for July cheque
29
  • Direct Deposit is deposited to the pensioners account
  • Paper cheques can be cashed
August 2026
Date Event
16 Last day to request change of address, direct deposit and/or tax deduction for August cheque
27
  • Direct Deposit is deposited to the pensioners account
  • Paper cheques can be cashed
September 2026
Date Event
13 Last day to request change of address, direct deposit and/or tax deduction for September cheque
25
  • Direct Deposit is deposited to the pensioners account
  • Paper cheques can be cashed
October 2026
Date Event
14 Last day to request change of address, direct deposit and/or tax deduction for October cheque
28
  • Direct Deposit is deposited to the pensioners account
  • Paper cheques can be cashed
November 2026
Date Event
15 Last day to request change of address, direct deposit and/or tax deduction for November cheque
14 Deadline to submit requests for 2026 Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC)—United Way monthly deductions.
26
  • Direct Deposit is deposited to the pensioners account
  • Paper cheques can be cashed
December 2026
Date Event
13 Last day to request change of address, direct deposit and/or tax deduction for December cheque
29
  • Direct Deposit is deposited to the pensioners account
  • Paper cheques can be cashed

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2026-01-02