Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments which might arrive early due to bank holidays in May, with the first one next week.
08:18, 27 Apr 2026Updated 10:54, 28 Apr 2026
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed some people due State Pension or benefit payments next Monday will see the money land in their bank accounts early. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Social Security Scotland have also confirmed some scheduled payments due on Monday, May 4 will be issued on Friday, May 1.
This is because DWP offices and phone lines will be closed over the bank holiday and payments are typically made when all services are available, including webchat and Jobcentre Plus offices.
Payments affected include State Pension, Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Child Benefits, Adult Disability Payment (ADP) and Attendance Allowance. A second bank holiday in May – on Monday, May 25 – will also see scheduled payments issued early on Friday, May 22.
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Below is a full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments which could be affected by the May bank holidays.
It’s important to be aware if your upcoming payment does not fall on either of the bank holiday dates – May 4 or May 25 – it will be issued as normal.
DWP May bank holiday payment dates
Payments due to be made on Monday, May 4 will be issued on Friday, May 1 and those scheduled for Monday, May 25 will arrive on Friday, May 22.
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 May bank holiday payment dates
Payments due to be made on Monday, May 4 will be issued on Friday, May 1 and those scheduled for Monday, May 25 will arrive on Friday, May 22.
Payments affected:
- Child Benefit
- Guardian’s Allowance
Social Security Scotland May bank holiday payment dates
Payments due to be made on Monday, May 4 will be issued on Friday, May 1 and those scheduled for Monday, May 25 will arrive on Friday, May 22.
Payments affected:
- Adult Disability Payment
- Child Disability Payment
- Scottish Child Payment
- Carer Support Payment
- Pension Age Disability Payment
- Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance
Social Security Scotland has confirmed Best Start Foods payments will not be affected.
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