The UK is about to see its third bank holiday of the month and it does mean benefit payments dates could change again.
The third bank holiday of May will fall next week on Monday May 29.
The payment dates surrounding the late May bank holiday are similar to changes which took place earlier in May for the early bank holiday as well as the bank holiday given for King Charles' coronation on May 8.
If you are due to be paid your benefit on Monday May 29, then your payment date will instead be brought forward and you will be paid earlier.
Being paid early does mean you need to make your money last longer, as you’ll have a longer wait until your next payment.
If you are usually paid on the Monday you will likely be paid on Friday, May 26 instead.
You won't need to do anything if you're due money early - your benefits will be paid into your account as normal.
The amount you're due to be paid will also remain the same.
This is the same for both Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits and HMRC ones.
When are benefits normally paid?
How often you get paid your benefit depends on what type of support you claim.
For example, you’ll get paid Universal Credit on the same day each month, while Tax Credits are typically paid every four weeks or weekly.
Child Benefit is usually every four weeks on a Monday or Tuesday.
See the full list of how often certain benefits are paid below:
Attendance Allowance - Usually every four weeks
Carer’s Allowance - Weekly in advance or every four weeks
Child Benefit - Usually every four weeks, or weekly if you’re a single parent or you or your partner get certain benefits
Disability Living Allowance - Usually every four weeks
Employment and Support Allowance - Usually every two weeks
Income Support - Usually every two weeks
Jobseeker’s Allowance - Usually every two weeks
Pension Credit - Usually every four weeks
Personal Independence Payment - Usually every four weeks
State Pension - Usually every four weeks
Tax credits - Every four weeks or weekly
Universal Credit - Every month
What if I don't get paid?
If you're expecting a payment and it doesn't arrive, you should contact the relevant helpline as soon as you can.
Do keep in mind Jobcentres and phone lines will be closed on bank holidays.
You can find the relevant number for the helpline of your benefit on GOV.UK.
