The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced changes to benefit payment dates for some claimants next month. The department has confirmed changes which will take place over the busy Christmas period.
While the usual benefits and other financial support will be paid out over the festive period as normal there will be some changes due to the way Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day fall this year.
It means that people who receive certain benefits on and around these dates will see changes to when the money lands in their account. To get the latest money stories straight to your inbox twice a week sign up to our newsletter here.
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What dates will change over Christmas 2023 and which benefits will be affected?
The upcoming changes mean anyone due to receive their benefits on Saturday, December 23, Sunday, December 24, Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day), or Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day), will receive their money on Friday, December 22, instead.
Similarly anyone due to receive money on Saturday, December 30, Sunday, December 31, or Monday, January 1, will get it on Friday, December 29, instead.
The changes will apply to the following benefits and payments:
- Universal credit
- State pension
- Pension credit
- Disability living allowance
- Personal independence payment
- Attendance allowance
- Carer’s allowance
- Employment support allowance
- Income support
- Jobseeker’s allowance
For more information on how and when benefits are paid out go to the government's website here.
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