Child Benefit is a payment made to people who are responsible for bringing up a child aged below 16 or a young person under 20, if they are still in full-time education or on certain approved training courses.
The benefit is paid every four weeks, either on a Monday or a Tuesday, and there is no limit to how many children a parent or guardian can claim for.
However, the upcoming bank holiday on Monday, May 2, will mean anyone due a benefit payment on that date from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), including Child Benefit, Guardian’s Allowance, Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit, will receive it early on Friday, April 29.
