DWP urges people to check bank accounts in coming days after rule change
The summer bank holiday is likely to affect the payment dates for thousands of DWP claimants
The bank holiday will affect thousands of DPP payments
(Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne)
For most of August, benefit and state pension payments will be sent as usual on the day you typically receive your monthly dues. However, the summer bank holiday may cause a bit of a muddle for some.
Those due to receive payments on Monday, August 25 will instead be paid their money on Friday, August 22. This will apply to a variety of DWP issued benefits alongside the state pension. If you're expecting payments on August 23 or 24, it's likely that you will also receive your payment on Friday, August 22.
This is because payments due on weekends are typically made on the first working day prior. After August, the next bank holidays that will impact DWP payments will be in December, reports Birmingham Live.
Payments expected on December 25 and 26 will be made on December 24 instead.
Regardless of the payment date, the amount you receive from your benefits should remain the same unless there has been a change in circumstances that affects your benefit entitlement.
Benefits affected by Summer Bank Holiday:
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Universal Credit
State pension
Pension credit
Child benefit
Disability living allowance
Personal independence payment (PIP)
Attendance allowance
Carer's allowance
Employment support allowance
Income support
Jobseeker's allowance
Early benefit payments might seem like a godsend , but it can throw your budget into chaos as your payments will revert to their normal date in September. So, if you're paid three days earlier in August, the same amount of money you usually receive has to stretch for three extra days.
It's therefore crucial to budget carefully when you get early benefits payments so your money lasts longer than usual.
If you're finding it hard to pay for everything, you might be able to get an advance on your benefits or loans from the DWP.
You'll have to pay these back through automatic deductions from your future benefit payments, but they're usually interest-free. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here
With Universal Credit, you can borrow between £348 and £812 in a budgeting advance loan, depending on your situation.
The Household Support Fund has also been extended until March 2026 and can help people who really need it.
It's given out by local councils, so you'll need to check with your local authority to see what help is available and whether you can get it.
The government has asked councils to make sure this fund is used to help people who are struggling with money, but each authority can decide how best to do this.
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For example, some have decided to give food vouchers during school holidays to families that get free school meals.
Others are working with relevant organisations to give out the money to help people who need money for fuel, water and other essentials.
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