Benefits and allowances over Easter and the bank holidays
Juliet Blank
Associate EditorEaster's behind us but if you're worried about how the bank holidays will affect your benefits payments and allowances over May and June, this should help.
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There are a lot of bank holidays around this time of year, and that can mean that payment dates shift slightly for tax credit payments and child benefit payments.
So, if you're expecting your tax credit payment or your child benefit payment around the Early May bank holiday, the Spring Bank Holiday or the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend, then read on to find out when you can expect your payments to be made.
Plus, we know money can be tight, so we've included some money managing tips below, too.
When are 2022 Easter and bank holiday tax credit payments made?
If your tax credit payment was due on 15 April (Good Friday) then you will have received it the day before, on 14 April.
If it was due on 18 April (Easter Monday), it'll have been paid on 14 April.
If it's due on 2 May (Early May bank holiday) it'll be paid on 29 April.
And because the late May bank holiday has been moved to form part of an extra long Platinum Jubilee weekend in June, if it's due on 2 or 3 June, it'll be paid on 1 June.
For parents in Northern Ireland, tax credit payments which were due on 17 March (St. Patrick's Day) will have been paid on 16 March.
Disclaimer: Please note that we recommend contacting your local office for confirmation; Netmums bears no responsibility for benefits not received.
When are 2022 Easter and bank holiday child benefit payments made?
Child benefits went up on 1 April from £21.15 per week to £21.80
If your child benefit payment was due on 18 April (Easter Monday), then you'll have received it on 14 April.
If it was due on 2 May (Early May bank holiday), it will have been paid on 29 April.
If you normally get Child Benefit every 4 weeks and your payment is due on 30 May you’ll get:
- one week’s worth of payment on 27 May
- the remaining 3 weeks’ worth of payment on 30 May
If your payment is due on 31 May you’ll get:
- one week’s worth of payment on 30 May
- the remaining 3 weeks’ worth of payment on 31 May
If you normally get Child Benefit weekly:
- If your payment is due on 30 May, you’ll get it on 27 May.
- If your payment is due on 31 May, you’ll get it on 30 May.
Disclaimer: Please note that we recommend contacting your local office for confirmation; Netmums bears no responsibility for benefits not received.
When are 2022 Easter and bank holiday Universal Credit payments made?
If you were expecting to get your money on 15 April (Easter Monday), then you'll have received it on 14 April.
If it was due on 2 May (Early May bank holiday), it'll have been paid on 29 April.
If it's due on 2 or 3 June, it'll be paid on 1 June according to reports.
More help with your money
We know that sometimes cash can be tight, so check out some of our advice below for more help with your money, from budgeting to debt to what to do in a crisis.
1 Budget eating
If money is tight, budget eating can be a good way to make your cash go further. But cooking on a budget doesn't need to mean sacrificing taste!
Check out our great budget cooking meal ideas for some tasty inspiration, from easy casserole dishes to quick baking recipes for some delicious snacks. Plus, follow our budget menu planning tips to help you get everything organised.
2 Food banks
If you find you are struggling to get enough food to feed your family, a local food bank can help you.
There are over 2,000 local food banks all over the UK and you can find your local food bank on The Trussell Trust website or by searching online.
You can also call The Trussell Trust on their confidential free helpline on 0808 208 2138.
3 What to do in a money crisis
It can be difficult to know what to do when you find yourself in a money crisis, especially when you're under stress.
If you don't know where to turn next and need help and support, there are organisations to help you get back on your feet as quickly as possible.
Find out who to turn to and how to get support here.
4 Money and debt
Making ends meet when you have children is often difficult, and managing debt can be confusing and stressful.
Have a read through our money and debt advice pages to help you every step of the way. We've got information on budgeting, saving money, benefits and entitlements, and money after separation or divorce, as well as borrowing and debt.
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