HMRC and Social Security Scotland have confirmed payments due on Monday, May 25 will be paid early on Friday, May 22, with DWP expected to follow the same patternLinda Howard Money and Consumer Writer and Ashlea Hickin Content editor 03:35, 08 May 2026Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments which might arrive early due to a bank holiday on May 25(Image: Andy Andrews via Getty Images)Those expecting a State Pension or benefit payment towards the end of this month will receive their money ahead of schedule due to an upcoming bank holiday. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Social Security Scotland have confirmed that certain payments due on Monday, May 25 will be brought forward, with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) expected to follow suit with a similar amended payment schedule.This is due to DWP offices and phone lines being closed over the bank holiday, as payments are ordinarily processed when all services are fully operational, including webchat and Jobcentre Plus offices.Payments including State Pension, Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Child Benefits, Adult Disability Payment (ADP) and Attendance Allowance due on Monday, May 25 will land in bank accounts on Friday, May 22.Below is a full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments which could be affected by the May bank holidays, reports the Daily Record.It is worth noting that if your forthcoming payment does not fall on Monday, May 25, it will be issued as normal.DWP May bank holiday payment date changesDWP has yet to formally confirm any payment date changes, but is anticipated to follow the same revised schedule as HMRC and Social Security Scotland.Payments due to be made on Monday, May 25 will be issued on Friday, May 22.Payments affected:Attendance AllowanceCarer’s AllowanceEmployment Support Allowance (ESA)Income SupportJobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)Pension CreditPersonal Independence Payment (PIP)State PensionUniversal CreditHMRC May bank holiday payment date changesPayments due to be made on Monday, May 25 will be issued on Friday, May 22.Payments affected:Child BenefitGuardian’s AllowanceSocial Security Scotland May bank holiday payment date changesPayments due to be made on Monday, May 25 will be issued on Friday, May 22.Payments affected:Adult Disability PaymentChild Disability PaymentScottish Child PaymentCarer Support PaymentPension Age Disability PaymentScottish Adult Disability Living AllowanceSocial Security Scotland has confirmed Best Start Foods payments will not be affected.
Payment dates for some people on benefits to change this month
