The upcoming bank holiday is expected to have a significant impact on some payment dates for DWP and HMRC claimants
The upcoming bank holiday is set to significantly alter the payment dates for some benefit claimants.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has already confirmed changes to scheduled payments due on that date, with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) expected to follow suit. Those due to receive State Pension or benefits on August 25, including Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Child Benefit and Attendance Allowance, will receive their money earlier, on Friday, August 22.
Payments are typically issued on the first working day prior to a bank holiday to ensure people receive their payment on a day when offices, webchat services and phone lines are open. The DWP is also expected to confirm that Jobcentres across Great Britain will be closed on the bank holiday.
Below is a comprehensive list of DWP and HMRC payments which could be affected by the bank holidays on Monday, August 25. It’s important to note that if your upcoming payment does not fall on the bank holiday, it will be paid as normal, reports the Daily Record.
DWP payment date changes
The DWP has yet to confirm the payment date changes, but it is anticipated that Payments due to be made on Monday, August 25 will be issued on Friday, August 22. We will update this article as soon as the information has been confirmed.
Payments which could be affected include:
- Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
- Carer’s Allowance
- Attendance Allowance
- Income Support
- Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Universal Credit
- State Pension
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Pension Credit
HMRC payment date changes
HMRC has confirmed that payments scheduled for Monday, August 25 will be issued on Friday, August 22.
Affected payments include: