Payment dates
When is the 2026 child benefit paid?
The A21 application stays open until 13 November 2026.
OPEKA, 8 October 2026: the A21 application stays open until 13 November 2026
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- The instalment for “January and February” was paid on 31 March 2026.
- The instalment for “March and April” was paid on 29 May 2026.
- The instalment for “May and June” was paid on 31 July 2026.
- The instalment for “July and August” was paid on 30 September 2026.
- The A21 application stays open until 13 November 2026.
How much you get
The other dates
When is the holiday allowance paid?
Your employer pays it when your leave starts.
Sources
- OPEKA, 8 October 2026: the A21 application stays open until 13 November 2026 · 19 October 2026
- Law 4512/2018, article 214: the child benefit · 19 October 2026
- OPEKA: the A21 child benefit · 19 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the child benefit paid?
Every two months, in six instalments a year. Each instalment is paid at the end of the month after its two-month period.
Until when can I apply for A21?
The 2026 A21 application stays open until 13 November 2026.
How do I add the date to my calendar?
Press “Add to calendar”. An .ics file downloads, and it opens in the calendar of your phone or computer. It reminds you of the date from the morning of the day before.