The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)<\/strong> has confirmed revised payment dates for DWP Universal Credit payments<\/strong> and other benefits due during the holiday period. Payments scheduled between December 25<\/strong> and January 2<\/strong> will be processed earlier to provide financial support to recipients during Christmas and New Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To accommodate bank holidays<\/a> and ensure timely support, the DWP<\/strong> has moved payment dates forward. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The adjusted schedule for Universal Credit<\/strong> and other benefits includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scheduled Pay Date<\/strong><\/th> | Universal Credit Payment Date<\/strong><\/th> | Other Benefits Payment Date<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead> |
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Tuesday, December 24<\/td> | Tuesday, December 24<\/td> | Tuesday, December 24<\/td><\/tr> |
Wednesday, December 25<\/td> | Tuesday, December 24<\/td> | Tuesday, December 24<\/td><\/tr> |
Thursday, December 26<\/td> | Tuesday, December 24<\/td> | Tuesday, December 24<\/td><\/tr> |
Friday, December 27<\/td> | Friday, December 27<\/td> | Tuesday, December 24<\/td><\/tr> |
Wednesday, January 1<\/td> | Tuesday, December 31<\/td> | Tuesday, December 31<\/td><\/tr> |
Thursday, January 2<\/td> | Thursday, January 2<\/td> | Tuesday, December 31<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n These changes align with similar adjustments for other government benefits, including State Pension<\/strong>, Personal Independence Payment (PIP)<\/strong>, Carer\u2019s Allowance<\/strong>, Tax Credits<\/strong>, and Child Benefit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supporting Families During the Holidays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n“The Christmas period can be overshadowed by financial worry for families on the lowest incomes. These changes, alongside our Household Support Fund, are designed to offer both immediate relief and long-term financial security.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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