Derry Christmas 2018 payment dates for Universal Credit, tax credits, disability living allowance, PIP and more
If you are expecting a benefit payment on Christmas Day it will not be delayed.
Anyone expecting a benefit on a Bank Holiday over the festive period will receive the payment early.
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Hide AdThe exact date depends on the type of benefit you are in receipt of.The Bank Holidays over the holiday season are Christmas Day (December 25), Boxing Day (December 26) and New Year's Day (January 1).
Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year's Eve (December 31) are NOT Bank Holidays.
Here are the Christmas and New Year payment dates for all benefits:
Attendance Allowance, State Pension, Carer’s Allowance, Child Benefit, Disability Living Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension Credit and Personal Independence Payment:
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Monday 24 December 2018 – Friday 21 December 2018
Tuesday 25 December 2018 – Friday 21 December 2018
Wednesday 26 December 2018 – Friday 21 December 2018
Thursday 27 December 2018 – Friday 21 December 2018
Friday 28 December 2018 – Friday 28 December 2018
Monday 31 January 2018 - Monday 31 January 2018
Tuesday 1 January 2019 - Monday 31 January 2018
Dates for Universal Credit
When your payment is due – When you’ll be paid
Monday 24 December 2018 - BACS - Friday 21 December 2018
Tuesday 25 December 2018 - BACS - Friday 21 December 2018
Wednesday 26 December 2018 - Faster Payment Thursday 20 December 2018
Thursday 27 December 2018 - Faster Payment - Friday 21 December 2018
Friday 28 December 2018 - Faster Payment - Monday 24 December 2018
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Hide AdSaturday 29 December 2018 – Faster Payment Monday 24 December 2018
Sunday 30 December 2018 - Faster Payment - Monday 24 December 2018
Monday 31 December 2018 – Monday 31 December 2018
Tuesday 1 January 2019 – Monday 31 December 2018
Wednesday 2 January 2019 – Wednesday 2 January 2019
People on benefits who are entitled to the one-off £10 Christmas bonus should have already received their money.
Universal Credit claimants have been told that they are no longer entitled to bonus they may have previously received on the old system.
Dates for tax credits
When your payment is due – When you’ll be paid
Tuesday 25 December 2018 – Monday 24 December 2018
Wednesday 26 December 2018 – Monday 24 December 2018
Thursday 27 December 2018 – Monday 24 December 2018
Tuesday 1 January 2019 – Monday 31 December 2018
Wednesday 2 January 2019 – Monday 31 December 2018
Thursday 3 January 2019 – Wednesday 2 January 2018