People claiming benefits are being reminded that payments may vary over the Easter 2020 break.
The extended bank holiday weekend from Good Friday to Easter Monday means normal financial transactions are suspended over that period.
Most welfare benefits, including Universal Credit, should be paid into accounts on the last working day before the normal usual payment date if it falls on a weekend or public holiday, reports Birmingham Live.
It will vary depending which benefit you receive and when it is normally paid.
Here are all the dates you need to know
Universal Credit - Easter payment dates
Universal credit is paid every four weeks on the same date. It will also vary slightly over Easter.
The date is determined by when your first payment arrives.
So, for instance, if your first ever Universal Credit payment arrived on March 12, you will get paid on the 12th of every month after that. But it will be moved in any month where your pay date falls on a weekend or bank holiday.
Due: Friday, April 10, 2020 (Good Friday)
Paid: Thursday, April 9
Due: Saturday, April 11, 2020 (Holy Saturday)
Paid: Thursday, April 9
Due: Sunday, April 12 (Easter Day/Easter Sunday)
Paid: Thursday, 9
Due: Monday, April 13, 2020 (Easter Monday)
Paid: Thursday, April 9
PIP payment dates
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is usually paid every four weeks.
Your original decision letter tells you the date of your first payment and what day of the week you’ll usually be paid. It would never be arranged to fall on a weekend.
But if your payment date is on a bank holiday, you will usually be paid before the bank holiday. After that you’ll continue to get paid as normal. Pay dates will vary over the Easter break.
Due: Friday, April 10, 2020 (Good Friday)
Paid: Thursday, April 9
Due: Monday, April 13, 2020 (Easter Monday)
Paid: Thursday, April 9
