Earlier this week it was announced that people will be able to enjoy five different Bank Holidays throughout April and May. Because of King Charles' Coronation, Brits are being given an extra Bank Holiday.
The first Bank Holiday falls on Good Friday, which this year is on April 7 and the second Bank Holiday will be on Easter Monday - which falls on April 10.
The third Bank Holiday on the cards is the first Monday in May, which is known as May Day. The King's Coronation takes place on Saturday May 6, with a fourth Bank Holiday for the occasion taking place on the following Monday, May 8.
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The fifth and final Bank Holiday is the spring bank holiday, which falls on Monday May 29. As a result of the influx of Bank Holidays, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned those on Universal Credit and Benefits that payment dates are changing throughout April and May.
If you're due a benefit payment on either Good Friday (April 7) or Easter Monday (April 10) then you'll likely receive your money on the previous working day. This means you can expect to be paid on Thursday, April 6.
This has been the case in previous years and we've asked the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to confirm if there are any exceptions, or any other dates where you'll be paid early. If you're due to be paid on a different day, you won't need to do anything - the money will be paid into your account as normal.
The amount you're due to be paid will also remain the same. If you're due to be paid on on the first Monday of May (May 1) , you're likely to be paid on Friday April 28.
Anybody who is due a payment on May 8 will receive a payment on Friday May 5. And all of those who are due to be paid on Monday May 29 will be paid on May 25.
Benefits are usually paid straight into your bank, building society or credit union account, official Gov.uk information states. If your payment date is on a weekend or a bank holiday, you'll usually be paid the working day before, however this can vary between benefit types so it's worth checking your own.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in England and Wales
- Friday, April 7 - Good Friday
- Monday, April 10 - Easter Monday
- Monday, May 1 - Early May Bank Holiday
- Monday, May 8 - Bank Holiday for the coronation of King Charles III
- Monday, May 29 - Spring Bank Holiday
- Monday, August 28 - Summer Bank Holiday
- Monday, December 25 - Christmas Day
- Tuesday, December 26 - Boxing Day
When will you receive your benefit payment around these dates?
- Easter Bank Holiday payments will be made on April 6, if you are expecting your payment on April 7 or 10.
- Early May Bank Holiday payments will be made on April 28, instead of May 1.
- Payments expected on May 8 (King Charles III's coronation) will be paid out on May 5.
- Spring Bank Holiday payments will be made on May 26, instead of May 29.
- Summer Bank Holiday payments will be made on August 25, instead of August 28.
- Payments expected on December 25, 26 and 27 this year will instead be paid out on December 22, ahead of Christmas.
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