Easter Benefits Payment Dates: What You Need to Know
As the Easter break approaches, some changes will be made to benefit payment dates for those receiving support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). According to Yahoo News, the first day of the long Easter weekend is the Good Friday bank holiday (18 April) with a second bank holiday falling on Easter Monday (21 April).
It’s worth noting those dates if they match with when your payments are due. Yahoo News reports that any benefit payments due on 18 April or 21 April will come into bank accounts on 17 April instead. This will be the case if you claim universal credit, carer’s allowance, PIP or pension credit — as well as the state pension.
The full list of benefits that will be affected includes:
- Attendance allowance
- Carer’s allowance
- Employment support allowance (ESA)
- Income support
- Jobseeker’s allowance (JSA)
- Pension credit
- Personal independence payment (PIP)
- State pension
- Universal credit
Sometimes child benefit bank holiday payment dates differ. However, over Easter and payments due on 21 April will be paid on 17 April instead. Yahoo News notes that if your payment date doesn’t fall on a bank holiday this April, your payments will be made as normal.
Why Will My Benefits Be Paid Early?
As the DWP’s website states, if your benefit payment date is on a weekend or a bank holiday you’ll usually be paid on the working day before. This is because government workers and phone lines will not be staffed — for the most part — over the bank holiday period. In some cases, this is also done to assist people with any extra costs they are facing over holidays like Christmas.
It’s also worth bearing in mind that while your benefits may be paid early, this will mean your money has to stretch for longer.
What Are the Rest of the Bank Holiday Payment Date Clashes?
If you want to make a note of the rest of the benefits payment date clashes expected this year, Yahoo News provides a table with the following dates:
| Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 21 April 2025 | 17 April |
| 5 May 2025 | 2 May |
| 26 May 2025 | 23 May |
| 14 July 2025 | 15 July (Northern Ireland only) |
| 15 July 2025 | 16 July (Northern Ireland only) |
| 4 August 2025 | 5 August (Scotland only) |
| 25 August 2025 | 22 August |
| 29 December 2025 | 30 December (Northern Ireland only) |
| 30 December 2025 | 31 December (Northern Ireland only) |
What If My Benefit Payments Don’t Arrive on This Date?
If your benefits payments do not arrive on 17 April, your first step should be to check your bank account to confirm whether the money has landed. If your expected payment date is correct and the funds are missing, you should contact the following relevant helpline:
As Yahoo News advises, it is essential to check with the relevant authorities if your payment is delayed.
In conclusion, it is crucial to be aware of the changes to benefit payment dates over the Easter period. By understanding when your payments will arrive, you can plan your finances accordingly. If you have any concerns or issues with your payment, don’t hesitate to reach out to the relevant authorities for assistance.
Source: Yahoo News
