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DWP confirms early State Pension, PIP and benefit payments for next week


The DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland have confirmed some people will receive their payments early due to the Easter bank holidays

Linda Howard Money and Consumer Writer

21:00, 23 Mar 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that some individuals due to receive State Pension or benefit payments over the Easter weekend will see the money deposited into their bank accounts early. This year, Easter falls on Sunday, April 5, which means scheduled payments set to be made on Good Friday or bank holiday Monday will be issued on Thursday, April 2.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Social Security Scotland have also confirmed that payments due on those days – Friday, April 3, or Monday, April 6 – will be made early. The DWP also stated that Jobcentre Plus Offices and phone lines will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6, but will open as usual on Tuesday, April 7.

It’s crucial to note that if your upcoming payment does not fall on either of the Easter holidays, it will be paid as normal. Below is a full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments which could be affected by the Easter bank holiday weekend.

If your benefit or payment is not listed, it will not be affected by the Easter bank holiday weekend, reports the Daily Record.

DWP payment dates over Easter weekend

Payments due to be made on Friday April 3 or Monday April 6 for the benefits listed below will be paid on Thursday, April 2.

Payments affected:

  • Attendance Allowance
  • Carer’s Allowance
  • Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
  • Income Support
  • Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
  • Pension Credit
  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  • State Pension
  • Universal Credit

HMRC payment date changes over Easter weekend

Payments due to be made on Friday April 3 or Monday April 6 for the benefits listed below will be paid on Thursday, April 2.

Payments affected:

  • Child Benefit
  • Guardian’s Allowance

Social Security Scotland payment dates over Easter weekend

Payments scheduled for Friday, April 3, or Monday, April 6, for the benefits listed below will be made on Thursday, April 2.

Affected payments:

  • Adult Disability Payment
  • Child Disability Payment
  • Scottish Child Payment
  • Carer Support Payment
  • Pension Age Disability Payment
  • Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance.