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In August 2025, several benefit payments managed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will experience changes to their usual payment dates due to the upcoming Bank Holiday.
This shift in payment dates is especially important for individuals who rely on state pensions, Universal Credit, and other government benefits.
Impact of the August 2025 Bank Holiday on Benefit Payments
The August Bank Holiday will take place on Monday, August 25, 2025, a public holiday observed across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. As a result of this holiday, benefit payments that would normally be issued on this day will be processed earlier.
Payments typically fall on the last working day before the holiday, which, in this case, will be Friday, August 22, 2025.
Key Benefits Affected by the Change
This change will primarily affect claimants who receive their benefit payments on the 25th of the month. The DWP has confirmed that while the payment date will shift, the total amount received will not be impacted. The following benefits will be affected by this change:
- Attendance Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Income Support
- Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Pension Credit
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- State Pension
- Universal Credit
- Child Benefit (paid by HMRC)
- Tax Credits (paid by HMRC)
The DWP also clarified on the gov.uk website that benefits are typically deposited directly into bank, building society, or credit union accounts.
If a payment is scheduled for a weekend or a bank holiday, it will generally be issued on the working day preceding it.
In the event that a payment does not arrive as expected, the DWP or HMRC advises claimants to contact the relevant department promptly.
Overview of Benefits and Allowances in August 2025
As of April 2025, the following Universal Credit rates will apply:
- Single individuals under 25: £316.98 per month
- Single individuals aged 25 or over: £400.14 per month
- Couples under 25: £497.55 per month
- Couples with at least one partner aged 25 or over: £628.10 per month
Additionally, the new state pension for those who reached pension age after 6 April 2016 is currently £230.25 per week. For those who reached pension age before this date, the basic state pension stands at £176.45 per week.
These payments reflect the government’s annual uprating policy, which is based on the triple lock system that increases benefits according to inflation, wage growth, or a minimum increase of 2.5% — whichever is the highest.
Next month’s Bank Holiday will cause an adjustment to the usual benefit payment dates for DWP claimants and HMRC recipients, with payments being made earlier than usual.
While this change will not affect the amount of benefits received, it’s important for individuals to be aware of the new dates to ensure they receive their payments on time.
FAQs
Will the payment amount change due to the early payment?
No, the amount of the benefit will remain the same, despite the change in payment dates.
What should I do if my payment doesn’t arrive on the expected date?
If your payment is not received as expected, contact the relevant department, either the DWP or HMRC, immediately for assistance.
How does the triple lock system affect my state pension?
The triple lock system ensures that the state pension increases each year by the highest of inflation, wage growth, or 2.5%.