Here’s a concise guide to key Canadian tax dates for the 2025 tax year (the return you generally file in spring 2026)
• April 30, 2026: Deadline to file your 2025 personal income tax return and to pay any taxes owing.
• June 15, 2026: If you (or your spouse/common-law partner) are self-employed, your filing deadline is extended to this date — but any balance owing is still due April 30, 2026.
• March 2, 2026: Last day to contribute to an RRSP/PRPP/SPP and claim it as a deduction for the 2025 tax year.
Includes related provincial and territorial programs.
All payment dates (2026):
• January 20, 2026
• February 20, 2026
• March 20, 2026
• April 20, 2026
• May 20, 2026
• June 19, 2026
• July 20, 2026
• August 20, 2026
• September 18, 2026
• October 20, 2026
• November 20, 2026
• December 11, 2026
Includes related provincial and territorial programs.
All payment dates (2026):
• January 5, 2026
• April 2, 2026
• July 3, 2026
• October 5, 2026
Includes OEPTC, NOEC, and OSTC.
All payment dates (2026):
• January 9, 2026
• February 10, 2026
• March 10, 2026
• April 10, 2026
• May 8, 2026
• June 10, 2026
• July 10, 2026
• August 10, 2026
• September 10, 2026
• October 9, 2026
• November 10, 2026
• December 10, 2026
All payment dates (2026):
• January 12, 2026
• July 10, 2026
• October 9, 2026
All payment dates (2026):
• February 27, 2026
• May 27, 2026
• August 27, 2026
• November 27, 2026
• Set reminders: Add these dates to your calendar (phone + email reminders).
• Organize documents: Keep slips (T4/T5/RRSP slips) and receipts in one folder.
• Get help if needed: If you have self-employment, rentals, foreign income, or major investments, consider a tax pro.