All the DWP benefit payment dates over Easter 2023 – from Universal Credit to PIP
It’s officially Easter, as people enjoy a four-day bank holiday.
For some, Easter is all about the chocolate. For others, it’s just nice to have an extra long weekend to spend with friends and family.
With the clocks brought forward and spring having been sprung, the four-day weekend is already off to a warm start.
Perfect for a spot of gardening or time spent outdoors with friends.
However, the cost of living crisis continues to impact households across the country, and many might be worrying about the cost of Easter. Do you turn down invitations from your friends if you’re worried about your bank account?
Fortunately, the Departments of Work and Pensions (DWP) factor in the public holidays so people aren’t stretching out payments when the banks close.
When are the benefit payments this Easter?
When to expect your benefits to be paid this Easter
The DWP are responsible for paying out a number of benefits, including Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance and the State Pension.
The payments controlled by the DWP – and, as a result, affected by the Easter Bank Holiday – are:
- Attendance Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support
- Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Pension Credit
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- State Pension
- Universal Credit
If you’re due a payment for any of these between the public holiday dates – Friday, April 7 to Monday, April 10, you should have been paid by Thursday, April 6.
What other payments will be affected over Easter?
It’s not just those controlled by the DWP that will be different over Easter. His Majesty’s Revenue and Customers (HMRC) payments, like child credits and working tax credits, will be paid earlier.
If you’re expecting any of the following payments between Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10, you should have had them paid automatically by Thursday, April 6:
- Working Tax Credits
- Child Tax Credits
- Child Benefit
- Guardian’s Allowance.
Other payment dates for 2023/24
If you want to get organised and jot down when you can expect any payments over the rest of the year’s bank holidays, find a full list below.
- Early May Bank Holiday (May 1) – payments will arrive by April 28
- King Charles’ Coronation (May 8) – Payments will be made by May 5
- Spring Bank Holiday (May 29) – payments will be made by May 26
- Summer Bank Holiday (August 28) – payments will be made by August 25
- Christmas holidays – payments due on December 25, 26 and 27 will be paid by December 22.
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