DWP shake-up as as pay date changes next month The Department of Work and Pensions is facing a major shake-up in the coming weeks ahead of a string of bank holidays, meaning the dates of payment will be changed People on DWP benefits need to know this (Image: PA ) Thousands of people face having the dates they receive their benefits being changed next month. May will see two bank holidays – Early May Bank Holiday, on May 5, and Spring Bank Holiday on May 26. The two dates could impact thousands of people who are claiming benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions and HMRC, including Child Benefit and Universal Credit. ‌ Both the DWP and HMRC do not pay any benefits on bank holidays and instead are paid on the previous working day. For those who receive their benefits on May 5, it will instead be paid three days earlier on Friday, May 2. Article continues below Meanwhile, if you're due to receive payments on May 26, it will be paid out on Friday, May 23. But there will be no changes to the amount of money that will be paid. However, the change of dates means that the money will need to last longer than previous months due to being paid earlier. ‌ If you had been expecting your benefits but they hadn't arrived, you need to contact the Department of Work and Pensions on 0800 328 5644. They will, however, be closed on Bank Holidays but open on the days before and days after. What dates are benefits paid? Attendance Allowance: Every four weeks Carer's Allowance: Weekly in advance – or every four weeks Child Benefit: Every four weeks Disability Living Allowance: Every four weeks Employment and Support Allowance: Every two weeks Income Support: Every two weeks Jobseekers Allowance: Every two weeks Pension Credit: Every four weeks Personal Independence Payment (PIP): Every four weeks State Pension: Every Four weeks Tax credits: Every four weeks, or weekly Universal Credit: Every month When are Bank Holidays across England and Wales? While we've already had three bank holiday's this year, there are still plenty more to come which means a shake-up in pay dates. These include Article continues below May 5, Early May bank holiday May 26: Spring bank holiday August 25: Summer bank holiday December 25: Christmas Day December 26: Boxing Day Scottish Bank Holidays May 5: Early May bank holiday May 26: Spring bank holiday August 4: Summer Bank Holiday December 1: St Andrew's Day December 25: Christmas Day December 26: Boxing Day Northern Ireland Bank Holidays