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Families may receive early payment from HMRC this week - here's what to look out for
Payments due April 6 will arrive on April 2 for pensions, Universal Credit and Child Benefit, HMRC and the Department for Work and Pensions said.
- The DWP and HMRC will issue early payments on Thursday, April 2, 2026, for claimants receiving Child Benefit, pensions, and other support ahead of the Easter bank holiday.
- Government departments adjust schedules because banks close on public holidays, ensuring claimants maintain access to essential funds without interruption.
- Payments for Universal Credit, Jobseeker's Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance, and DWP Pension are included in this adjustment, helping families receive money on time.
- "Knowing when payments will arrive helps households manage their budgets, especially around busy bank holiday weekends," a DWP spokesperson said; claimants should check bank statements or online accounts.
- Regional public holidays in Scotland—Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dundee—and Northern Ireland can affect timing, while further adjustments apply for upcoming spring bank holidays.
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