 Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) Pension Credit Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Working Tax Credit Child Tax Credit Child Benefit Guardian's Allowance How often you get paid your benefit depends on what type of support you claim. For example, you'll get paid on the same day each month, while Tax Credits are typically paid every four weeks or weekly. Child Benefit is usually every four weeks on a Monday or Tuesday. If your expecting a payment and it doesn't arrive, you should contact the relevant helpline. Do keep in mind Jobcentres and phone lines will be closed on all three bank holidays, so you'll need to call after these days. : Call for fre){kind=link}
Benefit claimants who are due to receive a payment on a bank holiday will likely receive their money earlier than normal, as welfare payments are not normally processed on bank holidays.
If you claim benefits, including Universal Credit, you may find you get paid early next month due to the August bank holiday.
The summer bank holiday falls on Monday, August 28, for people living in England and Wales.
If you live in Scotland, the summer bank holiday falls slightly earlier on Monday, August 7.
Benefit claimants who are due to receive a payment on these dates will likely receive their money earlier than normal, as benefits are not normally processed on bank holidays.