23-07-2025
When will my benefits be paid by the DWP over August bank holiday?
With the August bank holiday around the corner, there may be some changes to payment dates for anyone claiming benefits.
Here's what you need to know if your payment date is expected around 25 August.
What benefits are affected?
These date changes will be the case if you claim universal credit, carer's allowance, personal independence payments (PIP) or pension credit — as well as the state pension.
The full list of the benefits can be found below.
Attendance allowance
Carer's allowance
Employment support allowance (ESA)
Income support
Jobseeker's allowance (JSA)
Pension credit
Personal independence payment (PIP)
State pension
Universal credit
What date should I expect my payments?
If your payment date is normally Monday, 25 August 2025, you will receive your payment a little earlier on the previous working day, Friday 22 August 2025.
Your payment date will return to normal in September.
Why are my benefits being paid early?
As the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) website states, if your benefit payment date is on a weekend or a bank holiday you'll usually be paid on the working day before.
This is because government workers and phone lines will not be staffed — for the most part — over the bank holiday period.
In some cases, this is also done to assist people with any extra costs they are facing over holidays like Christmas.
What other bank holidays do I need to bear in mind?
Want to make a note of the rest of the benefits payment date clashes expected this year? They're listed below.
England and Wales
Monday, 25 August 2025 — Summer Bank Holiday
Thursday, 25 December 2025 — Christmas Day
Friday, 26 December 2025 — Boxing Day
Scotland
Monday, 25 August 2025 — Summer Bank Holiday
Monday, 1 December 2025 — St Andrew's Day (substitute day)
Thursday, 25 December 2025 — Christmas Day
Friday, 26 December 2025 — Boxing Day
Northern Ireland
Monday, 25 August 2025 — Summer Bank Holiday
Thursday, 25 December 2025 — Christmas Day
Friday, 26 December 2025 — Boxing Day
What do I do if my benefit payments are missing?
If your expected payment date is correct and the funds are missing, you should contact the following relevant helpline:
Universal credit: Use your online account or call the helpline on 0800 328 5644
PIP: Contact the PIP enquiry line on 0800 121 4433
