Guide to Benefit Payment Dates During the Christmas Period

Universal Credit and other benefit payments will be made earlier if they are due between December 25 and January 2. Payments are usually paid straight into your bank, building society or credit union account, but if the payment date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, it will be sent on the working day before.

This may be different for tax credits and Child Benefit payments. Anyone who does not receive their payment on the scheduled day is advised to contact their payment provider for further assistance. Claiments should also contact their payment providers should they have any further questions regarding the change to dates.

Payments should return to the normal schedule in the new year.