Universal Credit and DWP payments in Easter 2025: Every year, Easter time in the United Kingdom is not only associated with religious and family celebrations, but is also important for millions of people who depend on government benefits such as Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, ESA etc. Because Easter coincides with a bank holiday, the dates of payments made by the DWP Department for Work and Pensions often change.
When is Easter 2025?
In the year 2025, Good Friday will fall on 18 April (Friday) and Easter Monday on 21 April (Monday). Both of these days are considered bank holidays, which may change the regular dates for DWP payments.
When will you receive a Universal Credit payment at Easter 2025?
If your Universal Credit payment date falls on 19 April (Saturday), 20 April (Sunday) or 21 April (Monday – Easter Monday), your payment may arrive in your bank account earlier, i.e. on 17 April or 18 April.
If your payment falls on another date that is not affected by the Easter holiday, you will receive the payment on that date.
State Pension payments when will you receive them?
- Payments for seniors receiving the State Pension will also be affected by the bank holiday.
- If your pension payment date falls between 18 and 21 April, you may receive it before 17 April.
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and other benefits
- People who receive PIP, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), or other DWP benefits may also have their payments sent earlier than normal banking rules.
- If your payment is scheduled for an Easter bank holiday, the DWP tries to send it before the holiday.
Don’t panic if you get your payment early?
- Many people worry about why their payment has arrived earlier.
- But on holidays such as Easter or Christmas, the DWP often sends payments earlier to avoid disruptions due to the bank holiday.
- Remember, these early payments are not an extra payment, but your regular payment that is transferred earlier because of the holiday.
Where will your payments come?
- All your DWP payments will be sent to the bank account you have registered for your Universal Credit or other DWP benefits.
- Your bank account is active.
- Your account details are up to date.
- There is no fraud or unauthorised activity.
What to do if you don’t get your payment?
If your payment hasn’t arrived by 17 April, and you know your due date falls on the Easter Bank Holiday, you can:
- Check your bank account sometimes the payment arrives but the notification doesn’t.
- Contact the DWP speak to the Universal Credit Helpline or the Pension Service.
- Ask your Jobcentre or Online Journal.
What is the Universal Credit Online Journal?
Most Universal Credit beneficiaries use the Online Journal where they can contact the DWP, check payment updates, or ask for extra support.
Login to your journal before Easter and see what date your payment is scheduled for.
Some important tips:
- Buy what you need before the holidays, as bank, post office, and DWP services may be limited over the holidays.
- If you pay bills by Direct Debit, check that your balance is sufficient.
- If you have problems with a payment, contact the DWP without delay.
A summary of DWP payments for Easter 2025:
- Good Friday (18 April) and Easter Monday (21 April) are bank holidays.
- If your payment is due on these days, you may receive it before 17 April.
- Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, and all other benefits may be affected by this change.
- The DWP always strives to ensure timely payments.
Conclusion:
Easter is a time of joy and relaxation, and the DWP ensures that beneficiaries receive payments on time, even over the holiday. If you receive Universal Credit, State Pension or any other DWP benefits, you just need to be a little cautious. Keeping up to date, keeping bank details up to date, and acting quickly on any problems – these are the three most important steps.
FAQs
1. When is Easter in 2025?
A. Easter Sunday falls on April 20, 2025. The associated UK Bank Holidays are Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21).
2. Will my Universal Credit payment be affected by the Easter holidays?
A. Yes, if your scheduled payment date falls on a bank holiday (April 18, 20, or 21), you may receive your payment earlier — typically by April 17.
3. Will State Pension payments change due to the Easter 2025 holidays?
A. Yes. If your usual pension payment date falls on Good Friday or Easter Monday, you are likely to receive the payment earlier, possibly on April 17 or before.
4. What other DWP benefits could be affected during Easter 2025?
A. Benefits like PIP, ESA, DLA, Carer’s Allowance, Attendance Allowance, and Child Benefit may also be paid early if their due date falls on a bank holiday.
5. Will I get extra money if my benefit is paid early?
A. No. Early payment is not an additional amount; it’s simply the regular benefit paid ahead of time due to bank holiday closures.
