DWP & HMRC Change Payment Dates – Check If You’re Affected

Millions of UK benefit claimants, including those receiving Child Benefit, will see their payment dates change in April 2025 due to the Easter bank holidays. If you rely on benefits, it is essential to check your new payment date and plan accordingly.

When Will Child Benefit Payments Be Made?

Because of the Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21) bank holidays, HMRC has confirmed that Child Benefit payments due on these dates will be paid earlier.

• If your Child Benefit payment is due on April 18 (Good Friday) or April 21 (Easter Monday), you will receive it on Thursday, April 17.
• Payments scheduled for April 17 or April 22 will not be affected.

Since early payments mean a longer wait until the next scheduled payment, recipients should budget carefully to cover the extra days.

Which Other Benefits Will Be Affected?

Aside from Child Benefit, 12 other benefits may be paid earlier due to the bank holidays. These include:

Benefits That May Be Paid Early

• Attendance Allowance
• Carer’s Allowance
• Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
• Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
• Income Support
• Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
• Pension Credit
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• State Pension
• Tax Credits (Working Tax Credit & Child Tax Credit)
• Universal Credit

If your payment date falls on a bank holiday, you will usually receive it on the last working day before.

How Much Is Child Benefit in 2025?

Child Benefit is paid every four weeks to eligible families. The current rates are:

• £25.60 per week for the first child
• £16.95 per week for each additional child

Only one person can claim Child Benefit for each child, but there is no limit to the number of children you can claim for.

What Should You Do If Your Benefit Payment Is Affected?

• Check your usual payment date to see if it falls on April 18 or April 21.
• Expect an early payment on April 17 and plan your finances accordingly.
• Contact HMRC or DWP if you do not receive your payment as expected.

For more information, visit the Gov.uk website or check with HMRC and DWP for updates. With the Easter bank holidays shifting Child Benefit and other benefit payment dates, families need to be aware of these changes to avoid financial difficulties. If your payment is due on April 18 or 21, you will receive it early on April 17, so budget wisely for the longer wait before your next payment. SOURCE

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