Alberta AISH Payment Dates Checker

2025-2026 schedule – Plan your finances

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Month	Payment Date	Day	Next Payment

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• Direct deposit: 4 business days before month start
• Cheque mailing: 6 business days before month start
• Days between payments: 27–36 days

AISH Payment Dates Checker 2025-26

Complete guide to Alberta Assured Income for Severely Handicapped payment schedules for 2025-2026

The AISH Payment Dates Checker helps recipients of Alberta's Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program know exactly when their monthly benefits will be deposited or mailed. Understanding your payment schedule helps with financial planning and ensuring you receive your benefits on time.

AISH payments, along with Income Support (IS) payments, are issued on a consistent schedule each month, with adjustments for weekends and holidays.

How AISH Payment Dates or Schedule Work

The monthly payment for Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) and Income Support (IS) occurs 4 business days before the first of the month. This ensures that recipients have their funds available before the new month begins.

Payment Methods

Direct Deposit: Benefits are deposited directly into your bank account 4 business days before the first of the month. This is the fastest and most secure way to receive your payment.
Cheque by Mail: Cheques are mailed 6 business days before the first of the month to ensure they arrive by the payment date. Mailed cheques may take additional time depending on postal service delivery.

Pro Tip: Direct deposit is strongly recommended as it eliminates the risk of lost or stolen cheques, provides faster access to funds, and ensures you receive your payment on the scheduled date regardless of mail delivery issues.

Understanding Your AISH Payment Timing

Why Payments Are Issued Early

AISH payments are issued before the first of the month to ensure recipients have funds available to cover rent, utilities, and other expenses due at the beginning of each month. This timing aligns with typical bill payment cycles and helps recipients manage their finances effectively.

Business Day Calculations

The payment schedule uses business days (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays) to calculate mailing and deposit dates. This means:

If the 4th business day before month-end falls on a weekend, payments are issued on the preceding Friday
Statutory holidays may shift payment dates earlier
Direct deposit payments typically appear in your account by 6:00 AM on the payment date

Calendar Days Between Payments

The number of calendar days between payments varies throughout the year due to different month lengths. Payments range from 27 to 36 days apart, with the longest gap typically occurring between January and February due to January's 31 days and February's shorter length.

Setting Up Direct Deposit for AISH Payments

Direct deposit is the recommended method to receive your AISH payments. Benefits of direct deposit include:

Reliability: Payments are automatically deposited on the scheduled date
Speed: Funds are available immediately on payment morning
Security: No risk of lost, stolen, or delayed cheques
Convenience: No need to visit a bank to deposit cheques

How to set up direct deposit: Contact your AISH caseworker or visit your local Alberta Supports Centre to provide your banking information. You'll need your bank account number, branch/transit number, and financial institution number.

Receiving AISH Payments by Cheque

If you receive your AISH payment by cheque, it is mailed 6 business days before the first of the month. This earlier mailing date ensures the cheque arrives by the payment date, accounting for postal delivery times.

Important considerations for cheque recipients:

Mail delivery can be delayed by weather, holidays, or postal disruptions
Cheques may be lost or stolen
You must physically deposit or cash your cheque each month
If you move, you must immediately update your address with AISH to ensure cheques are sent to the correct location

What to Do If Your AISH Payment Is Late

If you haven't received your AISH payment by the scheduled date:

Check your bank account: For direct deposit recipients, verify that the payment hasn't been deposited. Sometimes banks take a few hours to process.
Wait one business day: Occasionally, processing delays can push a payment by one day.
Contact your AISH caseworker: If your payment is more than 2 business days late, contact your caseworker immediately.
Check for address or banking changes: Ensure your information is up to date with AISH.
Call the AISH Contact Centre: 1-877-644-9992 (toll-free) for assistance.

Year-End and Holiday Payment Schedule

December and January payments are often issued earlier than usual due to the Christmas holiday period. Notice that:

December 2025 payment: Issued November 25, 2025
January 2026 payment: Issued December 22, 2025
December 2026 payment: Issued November 25, 2026
January 2027 payment: Issued December 22, 2026

This early issuance ensures recipients have funds available for holiday expenses and that payments aren't delayed by holiday closures.

Note for Income Support (IS) Recipients: Income Support payments follow the exact same schedule as AISH payments. Both programs issue payments 4 business days before month-end for direct deposit and 6 business days before month-end for cheques.

Important Reminders:

Keep your contact and banking information up to date with AISH
Report any changes in your circumstances immediately to avoid payment disruptions
Direct deposit is the fastest, most reliable way to receive your payments
If you move, update your address at least 2 weeks before the next payment date
Payment dates for Income Support (IS) follow the identical schedule

Frequently Asked Questions About AISH Payment Dates

Why use the AISH Payment Date Calculator instead of just waiting for the mail? ▼

Because waiting and wondering is stressful. This tool tells you exactly when your payment lands — so you can plan rent, bills, and groceries without last-minute panic or constantly checking your bank account.

Is this AISH payment date tool completely free? ▼

Yes, 100% free. No sign-ups, no subscriptions, no personal info needed. Just open the tool and see all your upcoming AISH payment dates for the year in seconds.

Who is this tool actually for? ▼

AISH recipients, caregivers, financial planners, and anyone helping someone on Alberta's disability benefits. If you rely on AISH to pay bills, this tool helps you stay ahead of your money.

What's the real benefit of knowing my AISH payment dates in advance? ▼

No more overdraft fees. No more late rent. No more guessing when to schedule autopay. You'll know weeks ahead exactly when money hits your account — so you can budget like a pro.

Can I trust this calculator for official Alberta AISH dates? ▼

Yes — it follows Alberta's official AISH payment rule: 4 business days before month-end. Same calculation the government uses. Use it confidently for bill payments, shopping, or just peace of mind.