Bank Holiday benefits payments

The payment cycle for housing benefit will be changed for UK Bank Holidays. This means bringing forward the payments to before the Bank Holiday weekend.

Good Friday/Easter Monday – Housing benefit payments due on Monday 6 April 2026 will be paid early on Thursday 2 April 2026 ahead of Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Early May Bank Holiday – Housing benefit payments due on Monday 4 May 2026 will be paid early on Friday 1 May 2026 ahead of Early May Bank Holiday.

Late May Bank Holiday – Housing benefit payments due on Monday 25 May 2026 will be paid early on Friday 22 May 2026 ahead of Late May Bank Holiday.