Easter 2026: State Pension, Universal Credit, PIP Payment Dates Announced
Easter falls on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Benefits and tax credits scheduled for Good Friday and Easter Monday will arrive early.
The Department for Work and Pensions, HM Revenue and Customs, and Social Security Scotland confirmed the change. Payments due on Friday April 3 or Monday April 6 will be issued on Thursday April 2.
Which payments are moved to April 2
The DWP list includes many routine welfare payments. These will be paid early if they fall on the bank holidays.
- Attendance Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support
- Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Pension Credit
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- State Pension
- Universal Credit
HMRC payments
HMRC will also move some payments to Thursday April 2. Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance are included.
Service closures and practical notes
Jobcentre Plus offices and phone lines will be closed on Friday April 3 and Monday April 6. They will reopen on Tuesday April 7.
If your payment date does not fall on the bank holidays, it will be paid on the normal date. PIP payment dates announced by the DWP follow this same schedule.
This guidance was reported on March 30, 2026, and published on Filmogaz.com. Check official channels for any later updates on Easter 2026, State Pension, Universal Credit, and other payments.
