If you are due to get paid earlier because of the August bank holiday, you’ll have a longer wait until your next payment – which means you’ll need to make your money last longer
If you’re claiming certain benefits such as Universal Credit, you may find your payment date could change this month.
That’s because there is a bank holiday on Monday, August 26. If you’re due to receive a benefit payment on this day, then you’ll likely receive your money early on Friday, August 23 instead. But if you are due to get paid earlier, you’ll have a longer wait until your next payment – which means you’ll need to make your money last longer than normal.
Your benefits will be paid into your normal account and the amount you’re due to receive shouldn’t change. Whether you get paid early or not all depends on when you normally receive your benefits. For example, Universal Credit is paid on the same day each month, while Tax Credits are typically paid every four weeks or weekly. Child Benefit is usually every four weeks on a Monday or Tuesday.
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See the full list of how often certain benefits are paid below:
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Attendance Allowance – Usually every four weeks
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Carer’s Allowance – Weekly in advance or every four weeks
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Child Benefit – Usually every four weeks, or weekly if you’re a single parent or you or your partner get certain benefits
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Disability Living Allowance – Usually every four weeks
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Employment and Support Allowance – Usually every two weeks
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Income Support – Usually every two weeks
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Jobseeker’s Allowance – Usually every two weeks
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Pension Credit – Usually every four weeks
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Personal Independence Payment – Usually every four weeks
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State Pension – Usually every four weeks
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Tax credits – Every four weeks or weekly
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Universal Credit – Every month
What if I don’t get paid?
If you don’t get your benefit payment when you expected to, first check double-check the date on your award notice and your bank account. If you’ve got the right date, and the money isn’t there, you should contact the relevant helpline. Do keep in mind these are unlikely to be open on bank holidays.
Universal Credit:
Child benefit:
Tax credits:
Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Incapacity Benefit and Employment and Support Allowance:
