The late August bank holiday is almost upon us and with that, a change in how state benefits are issued by central government.
The day is effectively treated as an extra weekend day, with payments that are usually received on those days no longer happening on the 28th, in this case.It means that people who receive the likes of State Pension, Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payment , Attendance Allowance, and Tax Credits on the 28th of the month will not see it land then. Instead, it will land a working day earlier which is Friday, August 25.
The DWP says: "Benefits are usually paid straight into your bank, building society or credit union account. If your payment date is on a weekend or a bank holiday you’ll usually be paid on the working day before. This may be different for tax credits and Child Benefit." How your benefits are paid You’ll be asked for bank, building society or credit union account details when you claim. You can only get paid in a different way if you have problems opening or managing an account.