This year, Easter Sunday falls on April 5, leading to changes in scheduled benefit payments across the UK. Due to the bank holiday weekend, payments that were originally due on Good Friday or Easter Monday will now be issued earlier. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), and Social Security Scotland have confirmed that payments expected on Friday, April 3, or Monday, April 6, will instead be paid on Thursday, April 2. This temporary adjustment ensures that claimants receive their funds without delays during the holiday period.
Which Payments Will Be Affected?
Several key benefits will be paid earlier to avoid disruption caused by the Easter holidays. If your payment date falls on a bank holiday, you will receive it in advance. The following benefits are included in this update:
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- State Pension
- Universal Credit
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support
- Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Pension Credit
- Attendance Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
HMRC Payment Changes Over Easter
In addition to DWP payments, certain HMRC benefits will also be affected. Payments such as Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance that are due on April 3 or April 6 will also be made earlier, on April 2. This ensures that recipients do not face any financial inconvenience during the bank holiday weekend.
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- Child Benefit
- Guardian’s Allowance
Impact on Jobcentre and Services
During the Easter holiday period, Jobcentre Plus offices and phone lines will be closed on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6. Services will resume as normal on Tuesday, April 7. Claimants are advised to plan ahead and complete any urgent tasks before the closures.
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Important Note for Claimants
If your payment date does not fall on the Easter bank holidays, there will be no changes to your schedule. Payments will be made as usual. Only those whose payment dates coincide with the holiday period will receive their funds early, so it is important to check your payment dates to avoid confusion.
