DWP & HMRC To Change Payment Dates For 10 Major Benefits Next Month – See The Full List

Millions of people in the UK rely on regular payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to support their living costs.

However, next month will bring an important payment schedule change affecting 10 major benefits.

The shift is due to the upcoming August bank holiday, which will cause some payments to arrive earlier than usual.

While the amount each person receives will remain the same, the payment date could be different—potentially impacting budgeting for households across the country.

Here’s a full breakdown of the changes, who they affect, and the complete list of benefits impacted.

Why the Payment Dates Are Changing

When a regular benefit payment date falls on a bank holiday or weekend, the payment is typically made on the first working day before.

For the August 2025 bank holiday:

• Payments due on Monday, 25 August 2025 will be made on Friday, 22 August 2025.
• If your payment date falls on Saturday, 23 August or Sunday, 24 August, you will also receive it on Friday, 22 August.

This adjustment ensures recipients have access to their funds before the long weekend.

Benefits Affected by the Change

The payment schedule change applies to millions of people receiving one or more of the following 10 major benefits:

1. Universal Credit
2. Pension Credit
3. Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
4. State Pension
5. Attendance Allowance
6. Carer’s Allowance
7. Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
8. Income Support
9. Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
10. Child Benefit (paid by HMRC)

Payment Change Summary

Benefit	Usual Payment Date	Revised Payment Date (August 2025)	Notes
Universal Credit	23–25 August	22 August	Paid early if usual date falls on weekend or bank holiday
Pension Credit	23–25 August	22 August	Amount remains the same
PIP	23–25 August	22 August	No change unless reassessment affects rate
State Pension	23–25 August	22 August	Includes new and existing claimants
Attendance Allowance	23–25 August	22 August	Paid early for bank holiday
Carer’s Allowance	23–25 August	22 August	Payment schedule adjusted
DLA	23–25 August	22 August	Only dates coinciding with holiday affected
Income Support	23–25 August	22 August	Paid earlier
JSA	23–25 August	22 August	Standard holiday adjustment
Child Benefit	23–25 August	22 August	Early payment; renewal may be required for 16–19-year-olds

Special Note on Child Benefit Payments

Child Benefit requires annual confirmation of a child’s education or training status once they turn 16.

• Current rates: £26.05 per week for the eldest or only child, £17.25 per week for each additional child.
• Payments stop automatically on 31 August after the child turns 16 unless parents update HMRC with proof of continued education or training.
• Eligible education/training includes:
  • A levels, Scottish Highers, T levels, NVQs (up to level 3)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Approved unpaid training courses in Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland
  • Certain home education arrangements

Families have until 31 August 2025 to confirm eligibility to avoid losing payments.

What to Do If Your Payment Does Not Arrive

If your payment is scheduled for the revised date but does not appear in your account, contact the relevant department immediately:

• DWP for most benefits listed
• HMRC for Child Benefit

Have your National Insurance number and bank details ready to speed up the inquiry.

Impact on Budgeting

While the amount of money you receive will not change, receiving your payment earlier means your next payment could be further away than usual. Budget carefully to ensure your funds last until the following payment date.

Households should also be aware that if there has been any change in circumstances—such as a new job, a change in income, or a change in household makeup—this could affect the payment amount.

The DWP and HMRC’s payment date adjustments next month are a routine but important change designed to ensure recipients are not left without funds during the August bank holiday.

With over 20 million people in the UK receiving one or more of these benefits, the early payment on 22 August 2025 will impact a significant portion of the population.

By knowing your new payment date, confirming eligibility (especially for Child Benefit), and planning your budget, you can avoid any financial surprises.

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