More than 12.4 million older people across the UK are currently receiving regular monthly payments through their State Pension, including 981,399 Scots.
State Pension is delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) every four weeks between Monday and Friday - there are no weekend payment dates - however, occasionally these change due to bank holidays such as the ones coming up over the next two weeks due to Christmas and New Year.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has already confirmed changes to Working Tax Credits and Child Benefits payment dates over the festive fortnight and now the DWP has announced alterations to scheduled payments for older people in Scotland, England and Wales from this week.
Monday, December 27 and Tuesday, December 28 will be classed as Bank Holidays, however payments will also change for older people due to receive money on Wednesday, December 29.
Similarly, Monday, January 3 and Tuesday, January 4 will also be classed as Bank Holidays, but only in Scotland.
The change in these payment dates could affect when people receiving State Pension will be paid.
If you're not sure when your State Pension is due, just check the last two digits of your National Insurance number.
Last two digits and payment days:
- 00 to 19 - paid on a Monday
- 20 to 39 - paid on a Tuesday
- 40 to 59 - paid on a Wednesday
- 60 to 79 - paid on a Thursday
- 80 to 99 - paid on a Friday
State Pension payment dates over Christmas and New Year
- Payment due on Monday, December 27: Payment will be made on Friday, December 24
- Payment due on Tuesday, December 28: Payment will be made on Friday, December 24
Payment due on Wednesday, December 29: Payment will be made on Friday, December 24
- Payment due on Monday, January 3: Payment will be made on Friday, December 31
Payment due on Tuesday, January 4: Payment will be made on Friday, December 31 in Scotland only
More information on Bank Holiday can be found on the GOV.UK website here.
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