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Full list of DWP Universal Credit payment dates for Easter and bank holidays

Those on benefits, including Universal Credit, will see a slight change to payment dates in the next couple of months thanks to a slew of Bank Holidays. Easter, Spring and King Charles’ coronation means that we will enjoy five bank holidays in two months over April and May.

These public holidays will have an effect on when benefits and salaries will be paid. The Government says that while payments can vary, “if it’s a bank holiday anywhere in the UK your payment may be early”.

The money will be paid straight into claimants' nominated accounts as is usually the case.

Read more: DWP to give extra money up to £172 a week from April to people with certain medical conditions

Here is a full list of the upcoming Bank Holiday and Easter DWP dates and estimated pay dates:

England and Wales Bank Holidays and payment dates

Bank Holiday

Date

Expected payment date

Good Friday

Friday, April 7

Thursday, April 6

Easter Monday

Monday, April 10

Thursday, April 6

Early May Bank Holiday

Monday, May 1

Friday, April 28

Coronation of King Charles III

Monday, May 8

Friday, May 5

Spring Bank Holiday

Monday, May 29

Friday, May 26

If your payment is late, check the payment date on your award notice and contact your bank before calling HMRC. If you have any more queries about your payment dates, please visit the Government's website.

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