August Bank Holiday Means Benefits Drop Early
Benefits set for the August bank holiday could land in your account on a different day this year. Claimants, beware: payments often shift around bank holidays to avoid delays.
Usually, benefits come early to stop anyone running out of cash over the holiday. But that means you’ll need to stretch your money further until the next payment.
Expect Payments Up To Three Days Early
If you were due to get paid on Monday, August 29, expect your cash by Friday, August 26 instead. The amount won’t change, just the date.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has already kicked off the £650 cost of living payment to over 7.2 million households. This comes amid soaring fuel, food, and energy costs plus inflation at a 40-year high.
That’s not all – pensioners and disabled claimants get extra help too. A £400 energy bill grant, a £150 disability payment, and an extra £300 boost for pensioner homes are on the way.
When You’ll Get Paid: Benefit Payment Schedule
- Universal Credit: Paid once a month on the same day.
- Tax Credits: Sent weekly or every four weeks.
- Child Benefit: Usually every four weeks on Monday or Tuesday.
- Attendance Allowance: Every four weeks.
- Carer’s Allowance: Weekly or every four weeks.
- Disability Allowance: Every four weeks.
- Employment and Support Allowance: Every two weeks.
- Income Support: Every two weeks.
- Jobseeker’s Allowance: Every two weeks.
- Pension Credit: Every four weeks.
- Personal Independence Payment: Every four weeks.
- State Pension: Every four weeks.
Missing Your Benefits? Here’s What To Do
If your money doesn’t show up when expected, double-check your award notice and bank account. If everything looks right but no payment has arrived, ring the relevant helpline.
Bear in mind: helplines may be closed on bank holidays, so plan ahead.
- Universal Credit: 0800 328 9344 (free), 0800 012 1888 (Welsh speakers), 0800 328 1344 (textphone)
- Child Support: 0300 200 3100 (UK), +44 161 210 3086 (abroad)
