Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments which might arrive early next week due to a bank holiday on May 25.

07:43, 14 May 2026Updated 15:52, 14 May 2026

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People due a State Pension or benefit payment on the upcoming Spring bank holiday will see the money arrive earlier than expected next week. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Social Security Scotland have all confirmed some scheduled payments due on Monday, May 25 will be issued early, before that date.

This is because DWP offices and phone lines will be closed over the bank holiday and payments are typically made when all services are available, including webchat and Jobcentre Plus offices.

Payments including State Pension, Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Child Benefits, Adult Disability Payment (ADP) and Attendance Allowance due on Monday, May 25 will land in bank accounts on Friday, May 22.

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Below is a full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments which could be affected by the May bank holidays.

It’s important to be aware if your upcoming payment does not fall on Monday, May 25 – it will be issued as normal.

DWP May bank holiday payment date changes

DWP has confirmed payments due to be made on Monday, May 25 will be issued on Friday, May 22.

Payments affected:

  • Attendance Allowance
  • Carer’s Allowance
  • Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
  • Income Support
  • Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
  • Pension Credit
  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  • State Pension
  • Universal Credit

HMRC May bank holiday payment date changes

Payments due to be made on Monday, May 25 will be issued on Friday, May 22.

Payments affected:

  • Child Benefit
  • Guardian’s Allowance

Social Security Scotland May bank holiday payment date changes

Payments due to be made on Monday, May 25 will be issued on Friday, May 22.

Payments affected:

  • Adult Disability Payment
  • Child Disability Payment
  • Scottish Child Payment
  • Carer Support Payment
  • Pension Age Disability Payment
  • Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance

Social Security Scotland has confirmed Best Start Foods payments will not be affected.

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