State pension payments will arrive in bank accounts early this week

19 December 2023 , 10:23

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You may receive your state pension on a different date (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

State pensions will arrive early for some people this week due to the upcoming Christmas bank holidays.

There are three bank holidays coming up - and if you’re due to receive a benefit payment on one these days, it is likely you’ll get paid early. This includes the state pension.

The state pension is usually paid in arrears every four weeks. Christmas Day (December 25) and Boxing Day (December 26) fall on a Monday and Tuesday this year. If you’re due to receive your state pension on one of these days, you should receive the money on Friday, December 22, instead.

There is also a bank holiday on New Year’s Day (January 1) which is on a Monday. If you're due a benefit payment on this day, then you should be paid on Friday, December 29.

You won't need to do anything if you’re due to be paid on a different day - the money will be paid into your account as normal. The amount you get will also remain the same and it will also be paid into the same account you normally receive your benefit payment.

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When are benefits normally paid?

How often you get paid your benefit depends on what type of support you claim. For example, you’ll get paid Universal Credit on the same day each month, while Tax Credits are typically paid every four weeks or weekly.

Child Benefit is usually every four weeks on a Monday or Tuesday. See the full list of how often certain benefits are paid below:

• Attendance Allowance - Usually every four weeks

• Carer’s Allowance - Weekly in advance or every four weeks

• Child Benefit - Usually every four weeks, or weekly if you’re a single parent or you or your partner get certain benefits

• Disability Living Allowance - Usually every four weeks

• Employment and Support Allowance - Usually every two weeks

• Income Support - Usually every two weeks

• Jobseeker’s Allowance - Usually every two weeks

• Pension Credit - Usually every four weeks

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• Personal Independence Payment - Usually every four weeks

• State Pension - Usually every four weeks

• Tax credits - Every four weeks or weekly

• Universal Credit - Every month

If your expecting a payment and it doesn't arrive, you should contact the relevant helpline. Do keep in mind Jobcentres and phone lines will be closed on all three bank holidays, so you'll need to call after these days.

Levi Winchester