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UK Benefits Scheduled for May 26 to Be Paid Early on May 23, DWP Confirms

The Department for Work and Pensions advances payments for 12 benefits to accommodate the Spring Bank Holiday, ensuring claimants receive timely support.

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State benefit and pension payment dates should be uninterrupted in June (Photo: Mike Kemp/In Pictures)
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Overview

  • Benefits scheduled for Monday, May 26, 2025, will be paid early on Friday, May 23, according to DWP guidance.
  • Twelve benefits, including Universal Credit, State Pension, Child Benefit, and ESA, are affected by the date adjustment.
  • Claimants whose regular payment dates are not impacted by the bank holiday will receive their funds as usual.
  • Support is available through DWP helplines and online complaint channels for those experiencing missing or delayed payments.
  • The DWP continues its managed migration of claimants from legacy benefits to Universal Credit, with ESA transition deadlines accelerated to March 2026.