{"id":941461,"date":"2026-05-06T11:54:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T11:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/941461\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T11:54:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T11:54:46","slug":"payment-changes-later-this-month-for-people-on-state-pension-pip-or-other-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/941461\/","title":{"rendered":"Payment changes later this month for people on State Pension, PIP or other benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments which might arrive early due to a bank holiday on May 25.Reasons your Universal Credit may be cut by DWP<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">People due a State Pension or benefit payment near the end of this month will see the money arrive early because of an upcoming bank holiday. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and <a aria-label=\"Social Security ScotlandLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mygov.scot\/bank-holiday-payment-dates\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Social Security Scotland<\/a> have confirmed some scheduled payments due on Monday, May 25 will be made early, while the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to follow a similar revised payment pattern.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This is because<a aria-label=\" DWPLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/dwp\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"> DWP<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Payments including State Pension, Universal Credit, <a aria-label=\"Personal Independence PaymentLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/personal-independence-payments\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Personal Independence Payment<\/a> (PIP), Child Benefits, Adult Disability Payment (ADP) and Attendance Allowance due on Monday, May 25 will land in bank accounts on Friday, May 22.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37110608\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/lifestyle\/money\/dwp-rule-change-disability-benefits-37110608\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DWP rule change for people on Attendance Allowance, PIP, DLA or Carer\u2019s Allowance<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37110756\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/lifestyle\/money\/new-pensioner-disability-benefit-claims-37110756\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New disability benefit could see pensioners paid within 10 days of claim<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Below is a full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments which could be affected by the May bank holidays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We will update this list once DWP has confirmed changes to scheduled payments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It\u2019s important to be aware if your upcoming payment does not fall on Monday, May 25 &#8211; it will be issued as normal.<\/p>\n<p>DWP May bank holiday payment date changes<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">DWP has not yet confirmed any payment date changes, but is expected to follow the same revised pattern as HMRC and Social Security Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Payments due to be made on Monday, May 25 will be issued on Friday, May 22.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Payments affected:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Attendance Allowance<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Carer\u2019s Allowance<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Employment Support Allowance (ESA)<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Income Support<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Jobseeker\u2019s Allowance (JSA)<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Pension Credit<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Personal Independence Payment (PIP)<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">State Pension<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Universal Credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>HMRC May bank holiday payment date changes<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Payments due to be made on Monday, May 25 will be issued on Friday, May 22.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Payments affected:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Child Benefit<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Guardian\u2019s Allowance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Social Security Scotland May bank holiday payment date changes<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Payments due to be made on Monday, May 25 will be issued on Friday, May 22.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Payments affected:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Adult Disability Payment<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Child Disability Payment<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Scottish Child Payment<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Carer Support Payment<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Pension Age Disability Payment<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Social Security Scotland has confirmed Best Start Foods payments will not be affected.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk\/article30573550.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1168v\/0_DR-MOney.png\" \/>Get the latest Record Money news<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Join the conversation on our <a aria-label=\"Money Saving Scotland Facebook groupLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/456066318447014\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Money Saving Scotland Facebook group<\/a> for money-saving tips, the latest State Pension and benefits news, energy bill advice and cost of living updates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sign up to our Record Money newsletter and get the top stories sent to your inbox daily from Monday to Friday with a special cost of living edition every Thursday &#8211; 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