When the payment is due on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day or Friday, December 27, recipients can expect the money on Christmas Eve, December 24.
For payments due Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day or Friday 27 December, money should appear on the bank account on Christmas Eve.
With Christmas and New Year’s Eve falling in the middle of the week this year, many payments are likely to be made on the previous working day, according to iNews.
Allowance due on New Year’s Day should be paid on New Year’s Eve, December 31.
Full list of Christmas benefits pay dates for DWP and HMRC Christmas can be an expensive affair as many want to treat their loved ones or visit family and friends.