Two Bank Holidays Coming on May 3 and May 31 These are when Benefits Get Paid

HOLIDAY PAYMENT DATES - Benefit payment dates for the first May bank holiday

If you claim tax credits or child benefit, and your payment is due on Monday, May 3, you can expect to be paid the Friday before, so April 30.

Tax credits are typically paid every four weeks or weekly, while child benefit is usually every four weeks on a Monday or Tuesday.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has not yet confirmed when other benefits - including Universal Credit and PIP - will be paid.

Benefit payment dates for the second May bank holiday

Tax credit and child benefit claimants can also expect to be paid early if their payment date falls on the second bank holiday.

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