Benefit claimants across the UK may receive their payments early next month due to the August bank holiday. The summer bank holiday falls on Monday, August 28 for residents of England and Wales, and slightly earlier on Monday, August 7 for those in Scotland.

Typically, benefits are not processed on bank holidays, which means claimants due to receive payments on these dates are likely to receive their funds earlier than usual. While this may seem advantageous, it also means that claimants will need to budget and make their benefits last longer until their next payment date, as benefits are usually paid on the previous working day.

To determine the exact payment date, individuals should check with their local benefits office, as benefits are paid on different schedules depending on the type of benefit claimed. For example, Universal Credit is typically paid on the same day each month, while Child Benefit is paid every four weeks on a Monday or Tuesday, and Tax Credits are paid every four weeks or weekly.

It’s important to note that if a payment is due on a different day than the bank holiday, claimants will not need to take any action, as they will still receive their payment on the scheduled date.

Here is the full list of benefits that could be paid early due to the August bank holiday:

If payment is expected but doesn’t arrive, claimants should contact the relevant helpline, which can be found on the Gov. uk website. It’s important to note that job centres and phone lines will be closed on all three bank holidays, so individuals should contact the helpline after these days for assistance.

As the August bank holiday marks the last bank holiday of the year before Christmas and the New Year, claimants are advised to plan their finances accordingly and make necessary arrangements to budget for any changes in their benefit payment schedules.