The Spring bank holiday is observed across the UK, which means many payments due on May 26 will arrive on a different day
People getting the State Pension or other benefits may see their payments arrive early next week. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has already announced changes to scheduled payments due on that date, with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) likely to follow a similar revised payment schedule.
This is because payments need to be made on a day when offices, phone lines and online services are accessible to claimants. The Spring bank holiday is observed across the UK, which means most payments due on May 26 will likely arrive on Friday, May 23.
The change will impact people receiving the State Pension, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance and other benefits. Below is a list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments which could be affected by the bank holidays on May 26.
Note that if your upcoming payment does not fall on either of the bank holidays, it will be paid as usual, reports the Daily Record.
DWP payment date changes
Payments due to be made on Monday, May 26 are expected to be issued on Friday, May 23. DWP has not yet confirmed changes to scheduled payments, but is anticipated to do so soon.
Affected payments:
- State Pension
- Attendance Allowance
- Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Universal Credit
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
- Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Carer’s Allowance
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Changes to HMRC payment dates
Payments due to be made on Monday, May 26 will be issued on Friday, May 23.
Affected payments:
- Guardian’s Allowance
- Child Benefit
