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Alberta families waiting for their next ACFB payment should know that there is no regular Alberta Child and Family Benefit payment scheduled for September 2026.
The Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB) provides tax-free financial assistance to eligible lower- and middle-income Alberta families with children under 18. The program is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on behalf of Alberta.
ACFB payment dates for 2026
The official Alberta child benefit dates for 2026 are:
- February 27, 2026
- May 27, 2026
- August 27, 2026
- November 27, 2026
This means the August payment was the most recent scheduled instalment. The next ACFB payment is due on November 27, 2026. There is no separate September payment.
Who can receive the Alberta Child and Family Benefit?
To qualify, a person generally must be an Alberta resident, have at least one child under 18, file a tax return and meet the applicable income requirements. Families are automatically considered for the ACFB when they file their annual tax return and qualify for the Canada Child Benefit.
The benefit includes a base component and a working component. The amount depends on factors including family income and the number of eligible children.
How much could you receive?
For the July 2026 to June 2027 benefit year, the maximum base component ranges from $1,529 for one child to $3,821 for four or more children. Eligible families may also qualify for the working component.
Families looking for an Alberta Child and Family Benefit calculator can use the CRA’s child and family benefits calculator to estimate eligible benefits. Results depend on the information entered and are estimates rather than guaranteed payment amounts.
What should Alberta families do now?
There is no action required simply because there is no September payment. Families can check their CRA account for their benefit information and next expected payment.
For households planning around their Alberta family benefit, the key date to remember is November 27, 2026.
