The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC have confirmed that all benefit payments for October 2025 will be processed as usual, as there are no bank holidays scheduled for the month. This affects over 20 million people across the UK who receive welfare payments or the State Pension.
Benefit payment dates are typically advanced when a bank holiday occurs, but with no such holidays in October, payments will follow their normal schedule. Recipients are advised to check their benefit decision notice for specific payment dates, though common benefits like Jobseeker's Allowance, Income Support, Incapacity Benefit, and Employment and Support Allowance are usually paid every two weeks.
State Pension payments depend on the last two digits of the recipient's National Insurance number, with specific days of the week assigned accordingly. The State Pension is typically paid every four weeks. If a payment does not arrive as expected, recipients should contact the relevant helpline.
