The August bank holiday will fall on Monday 25 this year – which will impact the payment dates for some DWP benefits
Jamie Brassington Senior reporter and Samantha Leathers
08:57, 16 Jul 2025
DWP claimants and pensioners can expect to be paid earlier next month(Image: Nastasic via Getty Images)
Throughout the majority of August, payments for benefits and State Pensions will be dispatched as per usual on the day recipients typically receive their monthly increments.
However, the summer bank holiday may cause a slight disruption for some, according to MirrorOnline. Those scheduled to receive payments on Monday, 25th August, will instead have their funds transferred on Friday, 22nd August.
This adjustment will apply to a range of DWP issued benefits in addition to the state pension, reports Birmingham Live. This includes Universal Credit, which amounts to £400.14 per month for a single individual aged over 25.
Benefits affected by Summer Bank Holiday:
- Universal Credit
- State pension
- Pension credit
- Child benefit
- Disability living allowance
- Personal independence payment (PIP)
- Attendance allowance
- Carer’s allowance
- Employment support allowance
- Income support
- Jobseeker’s allowance
If you’re anticipating payments on 23rd or 24th August, it’s likely you’ll receive your money on 22nd August. This is due to the fact that payments due on weekends are typically made on the preceding working day.
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Following August, the next bank holidays that will influence DWP payments will occur in December. Payments due on 25th and 26th December will be made on 24th December instead.
Regardless of the payment date, the amount you receive from your benefits should remain consistent unless there has been a change in circumstances that affects your benefit entitlement. While early benefit payments might seem like a blessing amidst the cost of living crisis, it can disrupt your budget as your payments will revert to their normal date in September.
In essence, if you’re paid three days earlier in August, the same amount of money you usually receive has to stretch for three extra days. It’s vital to manage your finances prudently when receiving early benefits payments to ensure your funds stretch further than usual.
If you’re finding it tough to get by, you might qualify for an advance on your benefits or loans from the DWP. These will need to be repaid via automatic deductions from your future benefit payments, but they’re typically interest-free.
On Universal Credit, depending on your situation, you can borrow between £348 and £812 in a budgeting advance loan.
The Household Support Fund has also been extended until March 2026 and can offer aid to those in desperate need. It’s distributed by local councils, so you’ll need to check with your local authority to see what help is available and whether you qualify for it.
The government has encouraged councils to ensure this fund is used to assist those facing financial hardship. However, each authority can decide how best to do this.
For example, some have opted to provide food vouchers during school holidays for families that receive free school meals. Others are relying on relevant organisations to distribute the cash to help people needing money for fuel, water and other essentials.
Following August, the next bank holidays affecting DWP payments will take place in December. Payments scheduled for 25th and 26th December will be processed on the 24th of December instead.
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