The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that some benefits payments will be made on a different date
People receiving payments from the Department for Work and Pensions are in for a schedule shake-up in August 2025, with early payments on the cards for many. With benefits like Universal Credit doled out monthly and Carer’s Allowance available weekly or monthly, consistency is key.
But this August some will find their cash dropping into bank accounts a bit sooner. Monday, August 25, is a bank holiday, prompting an early payday for those who’d normally see their funds on that day, as per DWP guidance.
The DWP explains: “If your payment date is on a weekend or a bank holiday you’ll usually be paid on the working day before. This may be different for Child Benefit.”
In 2025, Child Benefit due on August 25 will instead arrive on August 22. Similarly, most other benefits scheduled for Monday will hit bank accounts on Friday, August 22.
Full list of when benefits are paid
Usually every 4 weeks
How you’ll receive your benefits
When claiming, you’ll need to provide details for a bank, building society, or credit union account. If you’re unable to open or manage an account, alternative payment methods can be arranged.
If you’re unable to open or handle a bank, building society, or credit union account, get in touch with the office that handles your benefit to learn how to receive it. If you’re on Universal Credit, ring up the Universal Credit helpline.
Repaying benefits
The DWP has stated that if you feel you don’t need the benefits and allowances you’re receiving, you can pay them back. Send a letter to the department that issued the benefit.
You’ll find their address on any correspondence they’ve sent you.
Include a cheque made out to the department, along with:.