There is no officially scheduled federal “Canada Grocery Rebate” for September 2025. The only federal benefits confirmed for September are the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) on September 19, 2025 and regular pension payments (CPP/OAS) on September 25, 2025.
The next GST/HST credit—the program that the 2023 one-time Grocery Rebate was paired with—lands October 3, 2025, not in September.
Many websites are circulating dates like “Sept 20” for a repeat Grocery Rebate. That date does not appear on the Government of Canada’s official payment calendars. Always verify against CRA’s published schedules.
What’s actually paying in September 2025?
- Canada Child Benefit (CCB): September 19, 2025 (monthly). Eligibility and amount depend on 2024 tax filing and family net income.
- CPP & OAS: September 25, 2025 (monthly pension cycle).
- GST/HST credit: October 3, 2025 (quarterly)—no September disbursement.
- Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR): Ended after April 2025; no fall 2025 payments.
Why the confusion about a “Grocery Rebate”?
The Grocery Rebate was a one-time top-up paid in July 2023 alongside the GST/HST credit. There has been no official 2025 repeat announced on the CRA’s payment calendars.
If Ottawa launches new consumer relief, it would be posted on the federal benefits calendars—so far, September 2025 shows CCB/CPP/OAS only.
September 2025 federal benefit dates at a glance
| Program | What it is | Next confirmed September 2025 date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Child Benefit (CCB) | Tax-free monthly payment to eligible families with children under 18 | Sept 19, 2025 | Amount based on adjusted family net income; requires 2024 return filed. |
| CPP | Canada Pension Plan retirement/disability | Sept 25, 2025 | Paid monthly to eligible contributors/retirees. |
| OAS | Old Age Security for seniors 65+ | Sept 25, 2025 | GIS/Allowance align with OAS schedule. |
| GST/HST Credit | Quarterly, tax-free credit for low/moderate-income households | Oct 3, 2025 (next) | No September payment; beware of misinformation. |
| Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) | Former quarterly climate rebate | No payment | Federal fuel charge & CCR stopped; last payout April 2025. |
How to make sure you’re paid the right amount
- File your 2024 tax return and keep CRA My Account details (address/banking) up to date.
- If you don’t see a payment within 10 business days after the date, contact the CRA.
Despite viral claims, there’s no federally confirmed “Grocery Rebate” in September 2025. Canadians can reliably plan around CCB on Sept 19, CPP/OAS on Sept 25, and the GST/HST credit on Oct 3.
To avoid delays or surprises, keep your CRA My Account and direct deposit information current and always verify dates on the official benefits calendars.
