This is when universal credit, child benefit and tax credits will be paid over the Easter period 2021

Benefit payment dates which include universal credit, child benefit payments and tax credits may be affected by the Easter bank holiday this week, with two bank holidays over the course of a few days - Good Friday and Easter Monday.

This year Easter falls on Sunday, April 4 so payments for benefits may not be received on their usual day.

According to the official Government website, if a payment falls on a weekend or Bank Holiday it will usually be paid the day before – but this could differ for benefits such as tax credits and child benefit.

Anyone who is due to receive a benefit payment over the Easter period will receive it early.

Here’s when each benefit payment will be made over Easter:

Universal Credit

Universal Credit is paid into your bank account on the same day each month.

However, due to the Easter bank holiday, you will be paid in advance.

Payment dates for those due to be paid over the Easter holiday will be as follows:

Universal Credit payment due on Friday, April 2 – will be paid on Thursday, April 1

Universal Credit payment due on Monday, April 5 – will be paid on Thursday, April 1

Tax Credits

Tax Credits, such as Working Tax Credits, are normally paid every four weeks but can be paid weekly.

In the event of a Bank Holiday, these payments may be made early.

According to Gov.uk these are the Easter tax credit dates:

Tax credit payment due on Friday, April 2 will be paid on Thursday, April 1

Tax credit payment due on Monday, April 5 will be paid on Thursday, April 1

If your payment is late, check the payment date on your award notice and contact your bank before calling HMRC.

Child Benefit

Child Benefit is usually paid every four weeks on a Monday or Tuesday but if the payment is due on a Bank Holiday, Child Benefit will usually be paid a day early.

According to the Government website for Easter 2021 the following payment date will change:

Child benefit due to be paid on Monday, April 5 – will be paid on Thursday, April 1.

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