Benefit payment dates over Christmas and New Year

Due to the Christmas bank holidays, people expecting their benefit payments over this period will get their money early.

When will I get paid?

If your payment is due on Wednesday 25 December, you will be paid on Tuesday 24 December.

If your payment is due on Thursday 26 December, you will be paid on Tuesday 24 December.

If your payment is due on Friday 27 December, you will be paid on Friday 27 December.

If your payment is due on Saturday 28 December, you will be paid on Friday 27 December.

If your payment is due on Sunday 29 December, you will be paid on Friday 27 December.

If your payment is due on Monday 30 December, you will be paid on Monday 30 December (or Tuesday 31 December in Northern Ireland).

If your payment is due on Tuesday 31 December, you will be paid on Tuesday 31 December.

If your payment is due on Wednesday 1 January, you will be paid on Tuesday 31 December.

If you need financial help over Christmas, find out what support is available