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SIS Payment Dates 2026 (Saskatchewan Income Support and SAID)

By Alex Francisco Updated Sep 30, 2026 Figures checked Sep 30, 2026 8 min read

When are SIS payment dates in 2026?

SIS payment dates in 2026 fall near the end of the month before each benefit month, and the remaining published direct deposits are October 29 and November 27, 2026. Each payment covers the following month, so the November 27 deposit is the December payment. SAID is paid on the same dates, and cheques are mailed a few days earlier.

Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) is paid once a month, before the month it covers: the October 29, 2026 direct deposit is the payment for November.
The remaining published 2026 SIS direct deposits are Thursday, October 29 and Friday, November 27; cheques for those months are mailed October 27 and November 25.
SIS and Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) share one official payment schedule on saskatchewan.ca.
The date of the January 2027 payment, which would be issued in December 2026, had not been published as of September 30, 2026.
Since May 1, 2026, the SIS Adult Basic Benefit is $375 a month ($445 in the Northern Administration District), and the shelter benefit for a single person in Saskatoon or Regina is $675.
For a late or missing payment, the official route is the worker or the Client Service Centre at 1-866-221-5200; the ministry names missing documents and unreported changes as reasons a payment can be delayed.

— YieldMaple, figures checked against official sources on September 30, 2026. Sources

Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) is paid once a month, in advance, in the last days of the month before the month it covers. The dates below come from the official Payment Dates for Social Services table on saskatchewan.ca, which also applies to Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID). This page explains the published dates and rates only; it is not advice, and the exact amount on a file comes from the monthly assessment by the Ministry of Social Services.

SIS payment dates 2026 (direct deposit)

Next payment date

Thursday, October 29, 2026

This is the date the payment is issued. Deposits can take a few days to arrive and mailed cheques can take longer, so allow a few business days before contacting the government.

Month	2026	2025
January	Thu, January 29	—
February	Thu, February 26	—
March	Mon, March 30	—
April	Wed, April 29	—
May	Thu, May 28	—
June	Mon, June 29	—
July	Wed, July 29	—
August	Fri, August 28	—
September	Tue, September 29	—
October	Thu, October 29	—
November	Fri, November 27	—
December	—	Tue, December 30

How to read this table: each date is the day the direct deposit lands, and each payment is for the FOLLOWING month (the October 29 deposit is the November payment). The 2025 column shows the December 30, 2025 deposit, which was the January 2026 payment. Cheques are mailed 2 to 6 days earlier; the full schedule below lists both dates. Source: Payment Dates for Social Services — saskatchewan.ca (programs covered); Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) — saskatchewan.ca (monthly benefit, whole income approach); SIS Questions and Answers (November 2019) — Government of Saskatchewan (why a payment is delayed); Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) — saskatchewan.ca (what SAID is). Dates checked September 30, 2026.

When does SIS pay each month?

Saskatchewan publishes a table rather than a rule. For every benefit month, it lists two dates: the day monthly cheques are mailed and the day direct deposits land. Unlike Alberta, which pays 4 business days before the first of the month, saskatchewan.ca gives no business-day formula, so the table is the only reliable guide.

The pattern is still easy to see. Every 2026 direct deposit falls between the 26th and the 30th of the month before the benefit month, usually two business days before the first. Cheques go in the mail earlier, typically two days before the deposit, and up to six days before it around Christmas. The payment for November 2026 arrives on Thursday, October 29, and the payment for December arrives on Friday, November 27.

SIS payment schedule by benefit month

The table below follows the official layout: each row is the month the money is for, with the cheque mailing date, the direct deposit date and the number of days since the previous deposit. The long gaps are the months to plan for.

SIS and SAID monthly payment schedule 2026

How to read this table: saskatchewan.ca lists dates without a year; the January row is the January 2026 payment, issued in December 2025. Weekdays and day counts are calculated from the official dates. The date of the January 2027 payment had not been published on September 30, 2026.

Payment for (benefit month)	Cheques mailed	Direct deposit	Days since previous deposit
January 2026	Wednesday, December 24, 2025	Tuesday, December 30, 2025	—
February 2026	Tuesday, January 27, 2026	Thursday, January 29, 2026	30
March 2026	Tuesday, February 24, 2026	Thursday, February 26, 2026	28
April 2026	Thursday, March 26, 2026	Monday, March 30, 2026	32
May 2026	Monday, April 27, 2026	Wednesday, April 29, 2026	30
June 2026	Tuesday, May 26, 2026	Thursday, May 28, 2026	29
July 2026	Thursday, June 25, 2026	Monday, June 29, 2026	32
August 2026	Monday, July 27, 2026	Wednesday, July 29, 2026	30
September 2026	Wednesday, August 26, 2026	Friday, August 28, 2026	30
October 2026	Thursday, September 24, 2026	Tuesday, September 29, 2026	32
November 2026	Tuesday, October 27, 2026	Thursday, October 29, 2026	30
December 2026	Wednesday, November 25, 2026	Friday, November 27, 2026	29

Three stretches of 32 days stand out: the waits for the April, July and October payments. The shortest gap, 28 days, came before the March payment.

A worked example with the published rates: a single adult renting in Regina, outside the Northern Administration District, would have a basic benefit of $375 plus a shelter benefit of $675, or $1,050 a month at the published rates, before any other income is counted. Over the 32 days between the August 28 and September 29, 2026 deposits, that works out to about $33 a day, compared with about $38 a day across the 28 days between the January 29 and February 26 deposits.

Are SAID payment dates the same as SIS?

Yes. The official page says its 2026 dates “apply to Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) and Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID).” SAID is the province’s income support program for people with significant and enduring disabilities; its benefit rules and amounts are different from SIS, but its deposits land on the same days.

For comparison with other provinces, Alberta’s disability and income support programs pay 4 business days before the first of the month (see the AISH payment dates page), while Ontario pays ODSP and Ontario Works near the end of the month (see the ODSP payment dates page).

How much is SIS in 2026?

SIS takes what Saskatchewan calls a whole income approach: one monthly benefit for basic needs and shelter, with other income, such as a part-time job, federal benefits and tax refunds, recognized in the calculation. The rates below took effect on May 1, 2026.

SIS Basic Benefit (monthly rate, effective May 1, 2026)

How to read this table: the Basic Benefit covers food, clothing, travel, personal and household items. The Northern Administration District rate applies to adults living within that district.

Benefit	Per month
Adult Basic Benefit, outside the Northern Administration District	$375
Adult Basic Benefit, within the Northern Administration District	$445
Children's Basic Benefit (per child)	$65

SIS Shelter Benefit (monthly rate, effective May 1, 2026)

How to read this table: the Shelter Benefit covers rent, mortgage payments, utilities, property taxes and other shelter costs. These are the published monthly rates; the amount actually paid depends on the household's situation, which is assessed every month.

Where the home is	Single	Couple, no children	Family, 1–2 children	Family, 3+ children
Saskatoon/Regina	$675	$865	$1,105	$1,287
Remainder of the province	$615	$750	$860	$965

A few extra benefits are available in specific situations, according to the SIS page: a Stabilization Benefit of $150 a month for clients who struggle to keep stable housing, an Alternate Heating Benefit of $190 a month where natural gas is not available, a Prescribed Diet Benefit of $50 to $150, a Household Health and Safety Benefit of up to $500 after a disaster or interpersonal violence, and a $400 Children’s Benefit for a parent who cannot receive the Canada child benefit.

Who do these dates apply to?

The schedule covers everyone receiving SIS or SAID, whether paid by direct deposit or cheque. Anyone who needs financial help can apply for SIS. According to the SIS page, a person may be eligible if they, and any spouse or partner, are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, refugees or in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel, live in Saskatchewan, are 18 or older, have no income or a low income, and have explored every other reasonable way to support themselves.

The dates do not cover federal payments. The Canada child benefit, the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit and the Canada workers benefit are paid by the Canada Revenue Agency on its own schedule; the CRA payment dates page lists all of them, and the Canada child benefit payment dates page covers the monthly CCB in detail.

What other payments land around the same time?

Many SIS households also receive federal payments. The table lines up the main deposits from October to December 2026, taken from the official saskatchewan.ca, Canada.ca and CRA schedules; each federal payment arrives only if the household qualifies and filed a tax return.

Payment	Date issued	Who pays it
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit	October 5, 2026	Canada Revenue Agency
Advanced Canada workers benefit	October 9, 2026	Canada Revenue Agency
Canada child benefit	October 20, 2026	Canada Revenue Agency
SIS and SAID cheques mailed (November payment)	October 27, 2026	Government of Saskatchewan
CPP and OAS	October 28, 2026	Service Canada
SIS and SAID direct deposit (November payment)	October 29, 2026	Government of Saskatchewan
Canada child benefit	November 20, 2026	Canada Revenue Agency
SIS and SAID cheques mailed (December payment)	November 25, 2026	Government of Saskatchewan
CPP and OAS	November 26, 2026	Service Canada
SIS and SAID direct deposit (December payment)	November 27, 2026	Government of Saskatchewan
Canada child benefit	December 11, 2026	Canada Revenue Agency
CPP and OAS	December 22, 2026	Service Canada

How does work income change SIS?

SIS lets clients keep part of their earnings each month. The monthly earned income exemption is $375 for a single person, $475 for a couple without dependent children and $500 for a family. Earnings above the exemption are part of the income SIS recognizes when it assesses the monthly benefit, which is why the SIS amount can change from one month to the next. Families with children who earn more than $500 a month can also apply for the Saskatchewan Employment Incentive.

Low-income workers can also qualify for the federal Canada workers benefit, which pays part of the credit in advance; the Canada workers benefit guide explains who qualifies.

What should you do if your SIS payment is late?

Saskatchewan does not publish a waiting period before a missing payment should be reported. The official route is:

Check the date in the schedule above. The payment for a month arrives before that month starts, not on the first.
Check that every change has been reported. The ministry says a payment may be delayed while it waits for documents or information, or when a change of address, household or income has not been reported, and if more information is needed, benefits are not paid until the change is reported.
Check the bank account on file. Changes to banking information have to be reported with a new Direct Deposit Authorization form; the void cheque guide shows how to get the banking details the form asks for.
For a cheque, allow for mail delivery. Cheques are mailed a few days before the deposit date.
Call the worker or the Client Service Centre at 1-866-221-5200 (toll free), 306-798-0660 in Regina, or TTY 1-866-995-0099. Social Services offices are open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed on all public holidays.

For an unforeseen emergency, SIS offers Short Term Emergency Assistance where going without help would cause harm, and the ministry says it can arrange short-term emergency support after an eviction notice.

If the amount is wrong rather than late, report it quickly. Saskatchewan says clients have to repay money received because a change was not reported right away, income was not reported, information was wrong, or they were overpaid by mistake.

When will the 2027 SIS dates be published?

The 2026 table on saskatchewan.ca ends with the December 2026 payment (November 27). The January 2027 payment, which would normally be deposited at the end of December 2026, and the rest of the 2027 schedule had not been posted as of September 30, 2026. Last year’s pattern suggests a late-December deposit, but only the official table confirms it; this page adds the 2027 dates as soon as Saskatchewan publishes them. Any change to the $375 Adult Basic Benefit or the shelter rates would appear on the SIS page, where the current rates are marked effective May 1, 2026.

What are the common mistakes with SIS payments?

Treating the late-month deposit as that month’s money. The October 29 deposit is the November payment.
Expecting the payment on the first. SIS arrives in the last days of the previous month, so rent due on the first can be paid on time.
Counting on a cheque to arrive on the deposit date. Direct deposit is the default, and cheques, which are only for exceptional cases, are mailed earlier but still depend on the mail.
Not reporting a change right away. A new job, a move or a new household member can delay the payment or create an overpayment that has to be repaid.
Changing banks without a new Direct Deposit Authorization form. The deposit follows the account on file.
Mixing up SIS and SAID amounts. The dates are shared, but the benefit rules are not.

How can you plan around the monthly payment?

With one deposit a month, the last days before each payment are the tightest, and the 32-day stretches are the hardest. Federal credits such as the Canada child benefit arrive on other days, which helps spread income across the month. A small cash buffer is the usual way households bridge the longest gaps; the emergency fund calculator shows how long one would take to build, and the Saskatchewan money guide covers other provincial programs and costs.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next SIS payment in 2026?

The next SIS direct deposit after September 30, 2026 is Thursday, October 29, 2026, which is the payment for November. Cheques for November are mailed on Tuesday, October 27. After that comes the December payment: cheques are mailed Wednesday, November 25 and direct deposits land Friday, November 27, 2026. The next-payment box at the top of this page follows the official saskatchewan.ca schedule.

What is the SIS payment date for December 2026?

The SIS payment for December 2026 is deposited on Friday, November 27, 2026, and cheques are mailed on Wednesday, November 25. The deposit that would land in late December 2026 is the January 2027 payment, and saskatchewan.ca had not published that date as of September 30, 2026. Last year, the January 2026 payment was deposited on December 30, 2025.

Why does SIS arrive before the first of the month?

SIS is paid in advance for the coming month. The official table lists each payment by the month it is for, and every 2026 direct deposit lands between the 26th and the 30th of the month before. That is why the October 2026 payment arrived on September 29 and why rent due on the first can be paid from it. Saskatchewan does not publish a business-day rule, so the table is what counts.

Are SAID payment dates the same as SIS?

Yes. The saskatchewan.ca page Payment Dates for Social Services says its 2026 dates apply to both Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) and Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID). Both programs therefore deposit on October 29 and November 27, 2026, and mail cheques on October 27 and November 25. The benefit rules and amounts differ between the two programs, but the payment days do not.

What time does the SIS deposit come in?

Saskatchewan publishes the deposit date but not a time of day. When the money shows up in an account depends on the bank or credit union. Cheques are mailed 2 to 6 days before the deposit date in the 2026 table, so their arrival depends on mail delivery to the address on file.

How much is SIS in 2026?

There is no single SIS amount. The rates effective May 1, 2026 include an Adult Basic Benefit of $375 a month ($445 in the Northern Administration District), $65 per child, and a shelter benefit from $615 to $1,287 depending on household type and whether the home is in Saskatoon or Regina. Circumstances are assessed every month, so the paid amount can change.

Why is your SIS payment late or missing?

The ministry's SIS Questions and Answers name two reasons: the ministry is waiting for documents or information to confirm eligibility, or a change such as a new address, household member or income was not reported. If the ministry needs more information, benefits are not paid until the change is reported. The next step is to call the worker or the Client Service Centre at 1-866-221-5200.

How much can you earn on SIS?

SIS has monthly earned income exemptions: $375 for a single person, $475 for a couple without dependent children and $500 for a family. Earnings above those amounts are part of the income SIS recognizes when it assesses the monthly benefit. Families with children earning more than $500 a month can apply for the Saskatchewan Employment Incentive, a separate program.

Can SIS be paid by cheque instead of direct deposit?

Direct deposit is the default. The application asks for a bank account in the applicant's name and a Direct Deposit Authorization form. The ministry's Questions and Answers say that if a bank account cannot be opened because of exceptional circumstances, such as a garnishee on the account, the requirement may be waived and benefits can be paid by cheque.

Can SIS be paid weekly or twice a month?

The official schedule lists one monthly payment. For clients who find budgeting across the whole month hard, the SIS page says that in some cases a trustee can help buy groceries or provide a weekly payment, and for clients with complex challenges the ministry may pay shelter costs such as rent and utilities directly on the client's behalf. These arrangements are set up through the income assistance worker.

Are the 2027 SIS payment dates published?

Not yet. The saskatchewan.ca table covers the benefit months January to December 2026, ending with the December payment deposited on November 27, 2026. The January 2027 payment and later dates had not been posted as of September 30, 2026. This page adds them when Saskatchewan publishes the 2027 schedule, and the next-payment box updates with them.

Rules, rates and sources

Last verified: September 29, 2026
Next scheduled check: December 31, 2026

Rule or table	In effect from	Verified
Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) and SAID payment dates 2026, SIS benefit rates and earned income exemptions	May 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026	September 30, 2026
CRA benefit and credit payment dates	January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026	September 29, 2026
CPP and OAS payment dates	January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026	September 29, 2026

Official sources

Payment Dates for Social Services — saskatchewan.ca (programs covered) — Government of Saskatchewan (Ministry of Social Services)
Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) — saskatchewan.ca (monthly benefit, whole income approach) — Government of Saskatchewan (Ministry of Social Services)
SIS Questions and Answers (November 2019) — Government of Saskatchewan (why a payment is delayed) — Government of Saskatchewan (Ministry of Social Services)
Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) — saskatchewan.ca (what SAID is) — Government of Saskatchewan (Ministry of Social Services)
Payment dates for CRA administered benefits and credits — Canada.ca (Canada child benefit, 2026) — Canada Revenue Agency
Payment dates - Canada child benefit (CCB) — Canada.ca (cross-check of the 2026 dates) — Canada Revenue Agency
Payment dates - Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) — Canada.ca (cross-check of the 2026 dates) — Canada Revenue Agency
Provincial and territorial programs — Canada.ca (target of the "related provincial and territorial programs" link) — Canada Revenue Agency
Ontario — Provincial and territorial programs — Canada.ca (when the OTB is paid) — Canada Revenue Agency
Benefits payment dates — Canada.ca (Canada Pension Plan, 2026 dates) — Employment and Social Development Canada
Old Age Security — Receiving your pension — Canada.ca (payment by cheque) — Employment and Social Development Canada
Contact Canada Pension Plan — Canada.ca (phone numbers and hours) — Employment and Social Development Canada
Contact Old Age Security — Canada.ca (phone numbers and hours) — Employment and Social Development Canada

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