Full list of HMRC and DWP benefits payments that will change this Easter
- DWP payments due on Good Friday, April 18, or Easter Monday, April 21, will be paid on alternate days.
- Good Friday and Easter Monday are bank holidays, so DWP will not make payments on those days.
- Those expecting payments on Good Friday will likely receive them on Thursday, April 17, instead.
- If Child Benefit is due April 21, families will likely receive it on Thursday, April 17, instead.
- Payment dates will return to normal following the Easter bank holiday weekend, although the money will have to last longer.
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Full list of HMRC and DWP benefits payments that will change this Easter
Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week.
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