DWP May bank holiday payment date changes confirmed
There are two bank holidays coming up in May - so if you're due a benefit payment on one of these dates, you will likely be paid earlier than normal
Thousands of people who claim benefits may find their payment date could change next month. This is because there are two bank holidays coming up in May.
This can impact people claiming benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC, such as Universal Credit and Child Benefit. The first bank holiday is on Monday, May 5.
If you would normally be due a benefit payment on this date, then you will be paid on Friday, May 2 instead. The DWP and HMRC do not pay benefit payments on bank holidays - they normally arrive on the previous working day.
The second bank holiday is on Monday, May 26 - so if you're due a benefit payment on this date, your money should arrive on Friday, May 23 instead.
The amount you're paid will be exactly the same, and it will be paid into your regular bank account as normal. The only difference is, you will need to make your money last longer, as you'll have a bigger wait until your next benefit payment.
If you were expecting your benefit and it hasn't arrived, contact the DWP helpline on 0800 328 5644. Keep in mind this helpline is closed on bank holiday days, but you will be able to get in touch the previous working day, or the day after the bank holiday.
When are benefits normally paid?
Attendance Allowance - Usually every four weeks
Carer's Allowance - Weekly in advance or every four weeks
Child Benefit - Usually every four weeks
Disability Living Allowance - Usually every four weeks
Employment and Support Allowance - Usually every two weeks
Income Support - Usually every two weeks
Jobseeker's Allowance - Usually every two weeks
Pension Credit - Usually every four weeks
Personal Independence Payment - Usually every four weeks
State Pension - Usually every four weeks
Tax credits - Every four weeks or weekly
Universal Credit - Every month
Bank holidays in England and Wales
Wednesday, January 1 - New Year's Day
Friday, April 18 - Good Friday
Monday, April 21 - Easter Monday
Monday, May 5 - Early May bank holiday
Monday, May 26 - Spring bank holiday
Monday, August 25 - Summer bank holiday
Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day
Friday, December 26 - Boxing Day
Bank holidays in Scotland
Wednesday, January 1 - New Year's Day
Thursday, January 2 - January 2
Friday, April 18 - Good Friday
Monday, May 5 - Early May bank holiday
Monday, May 26 - Spring bank holiday
Monday, August 4 - Summer bank holiday
Monday, December 1 - St Andrew's Day
Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day
Friday, December 26 - Boxing Day
Bank holidays in Northern Ireland
Wednesday, January 1 - New Year's Day
Monday, March 17 - St Patrick's Day
Friday, April 18 - Good Friday
Monday, April 21 - Easter Monday
Monday, May 5 - Early May bank holiday
Monday, May 26 - Spring bank holiday
Monday, July 14 - Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day)
Monday, August 25 - Summer bank holiday
Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day
Friday, December 26 - Boxing Day
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