DWP Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payment dates for Easter and spring bank holidays

With spring well on the way, there are some days off to look forward to over the next couple of months as we head towards Easter - but benefit claimants should bear in mind how their payments will be affected.

Easter with it brings two bank holidays in April, which are soon followed by three bank holidays in May - Brits will enjoy an extra Monday off this year to mark the coronation of King Charles. But if you're in receipt of benefits such as Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Child Benefit payments, these holiday dates could affect when you will be paid.

The gov.uk website explains that if your payment date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, you will usually be paid on the last working day beforehand instead. However, this can vary depending on which type of benefits you receive, so it's worth double-checking when yours is due, BristolLive reports.

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Here are the upcoming bank holiday dates for spring and, if your benefit payments are due to fall on any of these dates, when you are likely to be paid instead:

• Friday, April 7 (Good Friday) - April 6
• Monday, April 10 (Easter Monday) - April 6
• Monday, May 1 (Early May Bank Holiday) - April 28
• Monday, May 8 (Bank Holiday for King Charles' Coronation) - May 5
• Monday, May 29 (Spring Bank Holiday) - May 26

After this there will be three bank holidays left in the year: the Summer Bank Holiday in August 28, then Christmas Day and Boxing Day in December. Anyone expecting their benefits on the Summer Bank Holiday will instead receive them on August 25, while any payments due on Christmas or Boxing Day will be paid out on December 22.

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