The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that payments will be made early over the May bank holidays to ensure that people get their payments on time.
Jobcentres and phone lines will be closed on all three bank holidays in May, with a full normal service resuming on Tuesday 2 May, Tuesday 9 May and Tuesday 30 May respectively.
On the additional coronation bank holiday weekend, jobcentres which open on Saturdays to offer a service to the public will be open as usual. However, as part of plans to celebrate the King’s coronation, customers will apparently have the opportunity to watch the coronation ceremony as no appointments will be scheduled during this time.
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Here are some of the changes people can expect for receiving their benefits over the next few weeks:
Payment dates
- If you are due to be paid on the Monday, May 1 Bank Holiday in Scotland, England and Wales you will be paid on Friday, April 28.
- If you are due to be paid on the Monday, May 8 Bank Holiday in Scotland, England and Wales you will be paid on Friday, May 5.
- If you are due to be paid on Monday, May Bank 29 Holiday in Scotland, England and Wales you will be paid on Friday, May 26.
Opening times
- Jobcentres and phone lines will be closed on Monday, May 1, with a full normal service resuming on Tuesday, May 2.
- Jobcentres and phone lines will be closed on Monday, May 8, with a full normal service resuming on Tuesday, May 9.
- Jobcentres and phone lines will be closed on Monday, May 29, with a full normal service resuming on Tuesday, May 30.
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