The DVLA and DWP have confirmed their opening hours for the Easter 2026 bank holiday weekend. Both departments will close their contact centres and phone lines on Good Friday (3 April) and Easter Monday (6 April), with some variations on the Saturday and Sunday.
The DWP announced on X that Jobcentre Plus offices and phone lines will be closed on 3 and 6 April. Phone lines are typically open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, so they will also be closed on Saturday and Easter Sunday. Universal Credit online account responses will only be available on weekdays.
DWP payments due on Good Friday or Easter Monday will be paid early, on Thursday 2 April, as most banks will not process transactions on the bank holidays. Normal service resumes on Tuesday 7 April.
The DVLA will keep its online services available throughout the Easter period. However, its contact centres will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. On Saturday 4 April, the contact centre will operate from 8am to 2pm. Normal hours resume on Tuesday 7 April.
Customers awaiting DVLA deliveries should note that the department makes allowances for bank holidays. Both departments advise using the Gov.uk website to find the correct contact details for specific queries.
