With just a number of weeks remaining for 2022, the bank holidays for 2023 have been confirmed.
Bank holidays are a national public holiday and they are usually spread out across the calendar. They include seasonal events such as Christmas, Easter and the New Year. Although they can sometimes impact benefit payments, so it's worth being prepared and making a note of the dates.
Depending on the holiday and the reason, some shops can close, as do schools, banks and some businesses.
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As there is not too long left of 2022, there are only two bank holidays left around the festive period.
Because Christmas lands on a Sunday this year, we get a 'substitute' day in the week instead. As Boxing Day, which is also a bank holiday, is on a Monday it means the substitute Christmas bank holiday will be on Tuesday, December 27.
Bank holidays in December
- Monday December 26
- Tuesday December 27
Bank holidays in Scotland 2023
According to Edinburgh City Council, the bank holidays for next year will land on the following dates.
- Monday January 2 - New Year's Day
- Tuesday January 3 - Public Holiday
- Friday April 7 - Good Friday
- Monday April 10 - Easter Monday
- Monday April 17 - Spring Holiday
- Monday May 1 - May Day Public Holiday
- Monday May 22 - Victoria Day Public Holiday
- Saturday July 1 - Trades Holidays commence
- Monday September 18 - Public Holiday
- Monday December 25 - Christmas Day
- Tuesday December 26 - Boxing Day
The Scottish Government also have confirmed that there will be an additional bank holiday on May 8 to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
This will allow individuals, businesses and other organisations in Scotland to celebrate the Coronation.
When will DWP benefits be paid?
Benefits are typically paid on the nearest working day beforehand if the date falls on a weekend or bank holiday. This means any Universal Credit amounts, which are fixed to the same date each month, normally due on December 24, 25, 26 or 27 should be paid on Friday December 23, instead.
Everyone who claims benefits will also receive a one-off Christmas bonus this year. The tax-free sum of £10 will be paid automatically alongside your regular benefits.
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