The government have confirmed benefit claimants will receive payments earlier than expected this week.
This is due to Monday, September 19, being declared a Bank Holiday by the new King, Charles III. It comes as Queen Elizabeth's funeral will take place following her death on September 8.
Those expecting to receive benefits and credits on Monday, September 19 will be paid early. Instead, benefits and credits will be paid on Friday, September 16, the last working day before the bank holiday.
READ MORE: Queen's funeral bank holiday: What are the working rules and will you get the day off
It is not unusual for payment dates to change on a bank holiday. The full list of benefits affected is below.
Which benefits will be paid early this week
The full list of payments affected are:
- Attendance Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
- Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Pension Credit
- Personal Independence Payment
- State Pension
- Universal Credit
- Child Benefit/Guardian’s Allowance
- Working Tax Credits
- Child Tax Credits
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