The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that millions of people will receive State Pension and benefit payments early next week, before the August bank holiday weekend. Payments scheduled for Monday, August 31 will be brought forward to Friday, August 28.
Which payments are affected
The early payment arrangement applies to all major benefits, including Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, and Disability Living Allowance (DLA), to ensure money scheduled to arrive on August 31 reaches people on time.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Social Security Scotland have also confirmed that some scheduled payments due on Monday, August 31 will arrive on August 28.
Minister’s statement
Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms said: “We’re pleased to confirm that benefit payments due on the August bank holiday will be paid earlier. This will help ensure families and older people receive their money without disruption over the bank holiday period.
“This Government is determined to ensure people up and down the country have the support and breathing room they need, which is why we’ve acted to take money off energy bills, increase the National Minimum Wage and lift half a million children out of poverty, as well as supporting people into good, secure jobs.”
Full list of affected payments
Below is a full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments that could be affected by the August bank holiday. It’s important to be aware that if your upcoming payment does not fall on the bank holiday, it will be issued as normal.
DWP August bank holiday payment date changes
Payments due on Monday, August 31 will be issued on Friday, August 28. Affected payments include:
- 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
HMRC August bank holiday payment date changes
Payments due on Monday, August 31 will be issued on Friday, August 28. Affected payments include:
- Child Benefit
- Guardian’s Allowance
Social Security Scotland payment date changes
Payments due on Monday, August 31 will be issued on Friday, August 28. Full details can be found on MYGOV.SCOT. Affected payments include:
- Adult Disability Payment
- Child Disability Payment
- Scottish Child Payment
- Carer Support Payment
- Pension Age Disability Payment
- Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance
Social Security Scotland has confirmed that Best Start Foods payments will not be affected.
