DWP August payment dates confirmed as thousands to get benefits or state pension early
For most of August, benefit and state pension payments will be dispatched 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, 25th August will instead receive their money on Friday, 22nd August. This will apply to a variety of DWP issued benefits as well as the state pension.
Benefits affected by Summer Bank Holiday:
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
If you're expecting payments on the 23rd or 24th of August, you'll likely receive your money on the 22nd of August. This is because payments due on weekends are usually made on the first working day prior.
After August, the next bank holidays that will affect DWP payments will be in December. Payments due on the 25th and 26th of December will be made on the 24th of December 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. Early benefit payments might seem like a godsend amidst the cost of living crisis, but it can throw your budget into chaos as your payments will revert to their normal date in September.
Essentially, 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 crucial to budget wisely when receiving early benefits payments to ensure your money goes further than it typically does.
If you're struggling to make ends meet, you may be eligible for an advance on your benefits or loans from the DWP. These will need to be repaid through automatic deductions from your future benefit payments, but they're usually interest-free.
On Universal Credit, you can borrow between £348 and £812 in a budgeting advance loan, depending on your circumstances. The Household Support Fund has also been extended until March 2026 and can provide assistance to those in dire need.
It's distributed by local councils, so you'll need to check with your local authority to see what help is available and whether you qualify for it. The government has urged councils to ensure this fund is used to assist those facing financial hardship.
However, each authority can decide how best to do this. For instance, some have chosen to provide food vouchers during school holidays for families that receive free school meals.
Others are relying on relevant organisations to distribute the cash to help people needing money for fuel, water and other essentials. Following August, the subsequent bank holidays impacting DWP payments will occur in December.
Payments scheduled for 25th and 26th December will be processed on the 24th of December instead. More information is available on Gov.uk
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