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OAS payment dates in 2025, and more to know about Old Age SecurityIf you’re approaching or planning for retirement, you may have questions about Old Age Security (OAS) benefits, like: Do I need to apply for OAS? How much will I receive in OAS? When do OAS payments go out? We cover these questions and more below. But first, here’s a quick overview of how OAS works.

About Old Age Security (OAS)

Old Age Security benefits are monthly payments made by the federal government to supplement the income of eligible Canadians age 65 and older. Along with the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and personal savings, OAS contributes to financial support for older Canadians. CPP and OAS payments are issued on the same dates.

OAS payment dates for 2025

January 29, 2025

February 26, 2025

March 27, 2025

April 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

June 26, 2025

July 29, 2025

August 27, 2025

September 25, 2025

October 29, 2025

November 26, 2025

December 22, 2025

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