An upcoming bank holiday this month will see people claiming Tax Credits and Child Benefit receive their payments early. Anyone expecting their benefit on Monday, August 29 will be paid instead on Friday, August 26.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have updated their online guidance for people claiming Working Tax Credits, Child Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance showing that no payments will be made on the bank holiday. Payments due on Tuesday, August 30 will be as normal.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has not yet confirmed if payments for benefits it delivers, including Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Attendance Allowance or State Pension will be made early, however, in the past this has often been the case due to banking services being unavailable on UK-wide bank holidays. We will update this article once more details have been revealed for DWP payments.
