Planning your family budget? Check the official Kindergeld payment schedule for 2026. Find out exactly when the child benefit will be credited to your bank account based on your case number.
How to Check Your Kindergeld Payment Date?
In Germany, the date of the transfer from the Family Fund (Familienkasse) depends on the last digit of your Kindergeldnummer (Endziffer):
- Digits 0 and 1 – payments at the beginning of the month.
- Digits 2, 3, 4, and 5 – payments in the middle of the month.
- Digits 6, 7, 8, and 9 – payments at the end of the month.
Kindergeld Payment Table 2026
| Month | Digits 0-1 | Digits 2-5 | Digits 6-9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05.01 – 06.01 | 07.01 – 12.01 | 14.01 – 21.01 |
| February | 04.02 – 05.02 | 06.02 – 11.02 | 13.02 – 20.02 |
| March | 04.03 – 05.03 | 06.03 – 12.03 | 13.03 – 20.03 |
| April | 02.04 – 08.04 | 09.04 – 15.04 | 16.04 – 23.04 |
| May | 05.05 – 06.05 | 07.05 – 12.05 | 13.05 – 21.05 |
| June | 03.06 – 05.06 | 09.06 – 12.06 | 15.06 – 22.06 |
| July | 03.07 – 06.07 | 08.07 – 13.07 | 15.07 – 21.07 |
| August | 04.08 – 05.08 | 06.08 – 13.08 | 14.08 – 21.08 |
| September | 03.09 – 04.09 | 07.09 – 11.09 | 14.09 – 21.09 |
| October | 05.10 – 06.10 | 07.10 – 13.10 | 14.10 – 21.10 |
| November | 04.11 – 05.11 | 06.11 – 12.11 | 13.11 – 20.11 |
| December | 03.12 – 04.12 | 07.12 – 10.12 | 11.12 – 17.12 |
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Are the dates in the table final?
Yes, these are the official dates when funds are released. However, keep in mind that bank processing times may take up to 2 business days.
What if I didn’t receive the payment?
First, check if your child benefit decision is still valid and if the authorities have requested any updates (e.g., a school certificate for children over 18).
Source: Familienkasse (Bundesagentur für Arbeit). Schedule for 2026.