When benefits get paid this festive period
Check the dates for benefits payments over the festive period.
- Published
- 14/12/2023
- This article is 12 months old
| When your payment is due | When Universal Credit will be paid | When other benefits will be paid (not Universal Credit) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 25 December | Friday 22 December | Friday 22 December |
| Tuesday 26 December | Friday 22 December | Friday 22 December |
| Wednesday 27 December | Wednesday 27 December | Friday 22 December |
| Monday 1 January | Friday 29 December | Friday 29 December |
| Tuesday 2 January | Tuesday 2 January | Friday 29 December or Tuesday 2 January |
If you're living in Scotland, some of these dates may vary. Visit the Scottish Government website to find the full list of possible payment dates for Social Security Scotland benefits.
Tax Credits payment dates
| Due date | Payment date |
|---|---|
| 25 December 2023 | 22 December 2023 |
| 26 December 2023 | 22 December 2023 |
| 27 December 2023 | 22 December 2023 |
| 28 December 2023 | 27 December 2023 (England and Scotland only) |
| 1 January 2024 | 29 December 2023 |
| 2 January 2024 | 29 December 2023 |
| 3 January 2024 | 2 January 2024 (England and Northern Ireland only) |
For more information regarding how and when your benefits are paid, please visit the government website.