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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
'When will I get paid if DWP benefit paydate lands on August 25 Bank Holiday?'
Most people get a day off at the end of August with the Summer Bank Holiday but it also means benefits are not paid on that date Thousands of people rely on benefits to survive. Whether it is a State Pension, Universal Credit or PIP it is often vital to receive your money on time. The rising cost of living means what has always been tough can be a major struggle just to make ends meet. Latest figures show about 24 million people in the UK are claiming some form of DWP benefits - roughly one in three people. Most benefits, including Attendance Allowance, Carer's Allowance Pension Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are paid every four weeks. Universal Credit is paid monthly while others including Income Support and Jobseeker's Allowance are paid fortnightly. Benefit payments will be going out as normal for most people in August. However there is one bank holiday that will affect those on one of 11 benefits. These include: 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 Monday, August 25, is a day off for most people as it is the Summer Bank Holiday. Those who are due to be paid their benefit on that date should instead receive on the previous working day – Friday, August 22. Most people receive their benefits paid directly into their bank, building society or credit union account. This means they will see their balance increase three days earlier than normal. But remember this is for just one week so while it might be good to get your money ahead of normal it will have to last longer until your next usual pay day. For more information on how and when state benefits are paid, visit the government's website.
Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
DWP August payment dates confirmed as thousands to get benefits or state pension early
People receiving benefits and state pension might need to brace for a major payment change next month 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
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Yahoo
Bank holidays 2025 UK - Full list of dates and how to get maximum annual leave
With Summer around the corner, people will be desperate to make the most of their time off and get away for any upcoming bank holiday weekends. But to really maximise on annual leave there are some extra tips and tricks workers can follow. The UK has several bank holidays running throughout the year which almost everyone is entitled to. If you work in a job with irregular hours, you will often be able to claim these back as holiday or extra pay if you can't take them on the specified day. Easter's date is determined by a complex calculation based on lunar cycles. The rule is that Easter falls on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox (March 21). The Council of Nicaea in 325 AD established the method for calculating the date of Easter, which has been used ever since. Since Easter can move by more than a month from year to year, the associated bank holidays of Good Friday and Easter Monday also shift accordingly. READ MORE: London's most wanted men and women from paedos to violent yobs READ MORE: Urgent warning after more than 125,000 cases of measles 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 To enjoy longer blocks of annual leave, there are certain days around bank holidays and weekends that can be useful to book off if possible. For instance, in May there are two bank holidays - Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21). If annual leave is taken from April 14-17 and from April 22-25, workers can enjoy a 16 day block of time-off using just eight days of their annual leave. Similarly, at Christmas time workers should book off December 22-24 and December 29-31 to enjoy a total of 13 days off while using only six days of annual leave. There are various websites online that can help you plan out your annual leave for the whole year using bank holidays and weekends to boost time-off. Got a story? Please get in touch at Get the top stories from across London directly to your inbox. Sign up for MyLondon's The 12 HERE to get the biggest stories every day.
