The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have confirmed the benefit payment date changes in time for Christmas, as many gear up for an expensive festive season.
Millions of people on DWP benefits were due to receive their money on December 26, December 27 and December 28 this year. However, these payments will be scheduled earlier than normal this year, to account for the Boxing Day and other bank holidays.
Benefit claimants can expect their payments to land into bank accounts by Friday, December 23 2022. Typically, if your payment date lands on a weekend or a bank holiday, you'll be paid on the working day before.
