State Pension, PIP and other benefits to be paid early for some people in May

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People due a State Pension or benefit payment at the start of next month could see the money arrive early due to an upcoming bank holiday. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Social Security Scotland have confirmed some scheduled payments due on Monday, May 4 will be made early, while the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to follow a similar revised payment pattern.

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 4 will land in bank accounts on Friday, May 1.

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A second bank holiday in May – on Monday, May 25 – will also see scheduled payments issued early on Friday, May 22.

Below is a full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments which could be affected by the May bank holidays. We will update this list once DWP has confirmed changes to scheduled payments.

It’s important to be aware if your upcoming payment does not fall on either of the bank holiday dates – May 4 or May 25 – it will be issued as normal.

DWP May bank holiday payment dates

DWP has not yet confirmed any payment date changes, but is expected to follow the same revised pattern as HMRC and Social Security Scotland.

Payments due to be made on Monday, May 4 will be issued on Friday, May 1 and those scheduled for Monday, May 25 will arrive on Friday, May 22.

Payments affected:

Attendance AllowanceCarer’s AllowanceEmployment Support Allowance (ESA)Income SupportJobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)Pension CreditPersonal Independence Payment (PIP)State PensionUniversal CreditHMRC May bank holiday payment dates

Payments due to be made on Monday, May 4 will be issued on Friday, May 1 and those scheduled for Monday, May 25 will arrive on Friday, May 22.

Payments affected:

Child BenefitGuardian’s AllowanceSocial Security Scotland May bank holiday payment dates

Payments due to be made on Monday, May 4 will be issued on Friday, May 1 and those scheduled for Monday, May 25 will arrive on Friday, May 22.

Payments affected:

Adult Disability PaymentChild Disability PaymentScottish Child PaymentCarer Support PaymentPension Age Disability PaymentScottish Adult Disability Living Allowance

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

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