Thousands will receive DWP benefits early next week…

Thousands will receive DWP benefits early next week through bank holiday - Universal Credit, JSA & more

Universal Credit claimants and people on other Department for Work and Pensions benefits may see their payments arrive early next week through the up coming May Bank Holiday.

If you're due to be paid a benefit come a bank holiday, you usually get paid the previous working day, with a number of banks not processing payments on weekends and holidays.

The next bank holiday falls on May 1, and while being paid earlier may seem like a positive, it means that you have to make your money last longer through a slightly longer wait for your next payment.

The Mirror has compiled a list of everything you need to know about early payments.

Benefit payment dates for May bank holidays

May plays host to three bank holidays this year. Should you be set to receive a benefit payment come May 1, this will likely come Friday, April 28. However, if your payment is likely to come on a different weekday, your money will arrive as normal.

The amount paid will also remain the same regardless.

The next bank holiday lands May 8, which will mark the new coronation of King Charles III. Should you be expecting a payment on this date, you'll likely instead receive it come Friday, May 5. The last bank holiday of the month comes Monday, May 29 - and you'll likely receive your benefit payment come Friday, May 26 if you're due one on this date.

When are benefits normally paid?

This all depends on the type of benefit you receive and what sort of support you claim. Universal Credit payments usually come on the same day each month, whereas Tax Credits can come every four weeks or weekly. Child Benefit meanwhile lands every four weeks on a Monday or Tuesday.

See the full list of how often certain benefits are paid below:

Attendance Allowance - Usually every four weeks
Carer’s Allowance - Weekly in advance or every four weeks
Child Benefit - Usually every four weeks, or weekly if you’re a single parent or you or your partner get certain benefits
Disability Living Allowance - Usually every four weeks
Employment and Support Allowance - Usually every two weeks
Income Support - Usually every two weeks
Jobseeker’s Allowance - Usually every two weeks
Pension Credit - Usually every four weeks
Personal Independence Payment - Usually every four weeks
State Pension - Usually every four weeks
Tax credits - Every four weeks or weekly
Universal Credit - Every month

What if I don't get paid?

Should your payment fail to arrive, you should reach out to the relevant helpline. However, do be mindful that these are unlikely to be open on a bank holiday.

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