The government of Saskatchewan provides financial benefits to people who require support to meet their basic needs and become independent through Saskatchewan Income Support. Recipients waiting for the 2026 payment schedule can check the payment arrival dates here with other information.
The SIS offers monthly financial assistance to eligible individuals to support their families ‘ basic needs. Social Services helps recipients build their skills, join training programs, and supports them to achieve their goals.
The recipients received the SIS payout based on the basic benefit, employment incentives, and shelter benefit. The government has not mentioned an increase for 2026, but we are expecting the payout to increase in the next budget.
What is the Saskatchewan SIS payment schedule for 2026?
Saskatchewan SIS payments are either processed via direct deposit or physical check. The authority mails the check a few days before the direct deposit, whereas the direct deposit is typically processed on the last day of the previous month.
The government has yet to release the official Saskatchewan Income Support 2026 payment schedule; however, based on the payment rules, here’s when you can expect your payouts in 2026:
| Payment Month | Direct Deposit | Mailed Check (expected) |
| January 2026 | 30 Dec | 24 Dec |
| February 2026 | 30 Jan | 27 Jan |
| March 2026 | 27 Feb | 24 Feb |
| April 2026 | 31 Mar | 25 Mar |
| May 2026 | 30 Apr | 24 Apr |
| June 2026 | 29 May | 25 May |
| July 2026 | 30 Jun | 25 June |
| August 2026 | 31 Jul | 28 July |
| September 2026 | 31 Aug | 25 Aug |
| October 2026 | 29 Sep | 25 Sep |
| November 2026 | 30 Oct | 27 Oct |
| December 2026 | 30 Nov | 25 Nov |
What makes you eligible for the SIS payment?
If you wish to check your eligibility for the Sasachetwan SIS benefit, you can follow the conditions below, where at least you and your spouse need to meet the conditions:
- You must be a permanent Canadian resident, citizen, or have a legal refugee status, or you are living in the country under the Canada-Ukraine agreement for emergency travel.
- You must be living in Saskatchewan, and your age should be around 18 or older.
- You do not have that much income, and you have done every possible and reasonable way to support your child, family, and yourself, but going through the same.
What will be your payment amount under Saskatchewan Income Support?
The Saskatchewan Income Support benefit payment amount depends on your situation, such as children, spouse/partner, paying rent or mortgage, or living in a remote northern community. The situation is assessed every month, so the amount may change for the recipients.
The benefit rates for the Saskatchewan Income Support, as per the 2025-26 budget, are as follows:
- Employment Incentives:
- Family: Up to $500
- Single: Up to $375
- Couple without any dependent children: Up to $475
- Basic Benefit:
- Outside Northern Administration (Adult Basic benefit): $365
- Within the Northern Administration (Adult): $435
- Within the Northern Administration (Children): $65 per child
- Shelter Benefit:
| Individuals | Couples | Couples with 1 or 2 dependent children | Couples with 3 or more dependent children | |
| Saskatoon/ Regina | $660 | $845 | $1085 | $1265 |
| The rest of the province | $660 | $735 | $840 | $945 |
What are the other benefits of the Saskatchewan Income Support?
If you qualify for the Saskatchewan Income Support, you may receive other benefits as well, such as:
- Travel Benefit for medical purposes, job training, or an interview, or employment at determined mileage, shelter, and meals rates.
- Health and safety benefit up to $500 to replace household items and shifting & setting up the new place after domestic violence or disaster.
- Hearing Benefit up to $190 per month for households where natural gas is not available and need an alternative to heat their home.
- Children’s benefit up to $400 for parents who are not qualified for the Canada Child Benefit.
- Employment and Training Benefit up to $140 to help you boost your employment opportunities through new skills or training, etc.
The authority has many benefits that you can receive as per your change in circumstances, and get the needed help.
The Saskatchewan Income Support is available for everyone who lacks basic needs and meets the eligibility conditions, so if you meet the conditions, you can apply. And if you have already applied and are wondering about your payment date, you can mark the payment dates from the given schedule.
Disclaimer: Saskatchewan SIS 2026 payment details are for informational use only. Check official provincial sources for confirmed dates.
