DWP confirms full list of 11 benefits to be paid early this August bank holiday weekend

Benefit payments will be paid early this August bank holiday weekend.

The government has confirmed benefit payments are to be paid early this weekend - ahead of the August bank holiday.

The early payment arrangement applies to all major benefits including Universal Credit, State Pension, Personal Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, and Disability Living Allowance.

The government says bringing payments forward will ensure people will receive their money without disruption over the bank holiday weekend and provide financial certainty for families as they prepare for the new school year.

Sir Stephen Timms, Minister for Social Security and Disability, said: “We’re pleased to confirm that benefit payments due on the August bank holiday will be paid earlier. This will help ensure families and older people receive their money without disruption over the bank holiday period.

“This Government is determined to ensure people up and down the country have the support and breathing room they need, which is why we’ve acted to take money off energy bills, increase the National Minimum Wage and lift half a million children out of poverty, as well as supporting people into good, secure jobs.”

Full list of benefits impacted

Universal Credit

State Pension

Personal Independence Payment

Attendance Allowance

Carer’s Allowance

Disability Living Allowance

Income Support

Jobseeker’s Allowance

Pension Credit

Employment Support Allowance

Industrial Injuries Compensation Scheme

Benefit payments originally due on Monday 31 August will be paid early on Friday 28 August. The early payments apply across the entire UK despite Scotland having different bank holiday arrangements.