An upcoming bank holiday in England and Wales next week 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) 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 English bank holiday. Payments due on Tuesday, August 30 will be as normal.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has also confirmed that payments for benefits it delivers, including Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Attendance Allowance or State Pension, due to be paid on Monday, August 29 will also be made on August 26. DWP recently confirmed that more than one million people claiming Tax Credits are set to receive the first part of the £650 means-tested cost of living payment in September.
