DWP May bank holiday payment dates will affect claimants of 12 benefits - full list
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPayments from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) are set to change for millions of people this month, with many able to enjoy the May bank holiday with some extra cash in their pockets.
12 common benefits are affected by the change in payment dates, with anyone who is due to get any of these benefits on May 27, which is the Spring bank holiday, set to have their payment brought forward.
This means that claimants will get their money three days early to avoid the long bank holiday weekend. People will see this money landing on Friday, May 24, which will feel like a nice pay boost, but it is worth remembering that this money will also have to go three-days further, until the next payment.
This change in benefit payment date is not permanent, and will continue to be paid on the usual day from next month. READ MORE: DWP is asking 138,000 claimants who 'didn't know' to pay back £251 million The vast majority of government benefits are affected by the May 27 bank holiday, including Universal Credit.
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