This is when benefits and tax credits will be paid over Christmas and New Year 2019 - including child benefit and Universal Credit

Government dates show that many claimants will receive their payments early over the festive period (Photo: Shutterstock)Government dates show that many claimants will receive their payments early over the festive period (Photo: Shutterstock)
Government dates show that many claimants will receive their payments early over the festive period (Photo: Shutterstock)

The festive and New Year period can be an expensive and stressful time, particularly for those who are relying on benefit payments to see them through.

But dates set by the Government show that many claimants will receive their payments early over the Christmas season, although there are some differences across the UK.

Varied dates

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The exact date payments will be received depends on the type of benefits people receive - and where they live in the UK.

Claimants who are due to receive Universal Credit payments on Christmas Day or Boxing day will instead receive it slightly earlier on Christmas Eve, along with various other benefit payments.

Similarly, those who are expecting their money on New Year’s Day will also receive it a day earlier on 31 December.

Although there are variations in dates between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.

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Payment dates vary depending on the benefit type and where you live in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Benefit payment dates

These are all the key benefit payment dates for the Christmas and New Year period in 2019:

Attendance Allowance, State Pension, Carer’s Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseeker's Allowance, Pension Credit, Personal Independence Payment:

When your payment is due - when you will be paid

Wednesday 25 December - Tuesday 24 December 2019Thursday 26 December - Tuesday 24 December 2019Friday 27 December - Tuesday 24 December 2019Saturday 28 December 2019 - Saturday 28 December (Tuesday 24 December - Northern Ireland only)Sunday 29 December - Sunday 29 December 2019Monday 30 December - Monday 30 December 2019Tuesday 31 December - Tuesday 31 December 2019Wednesday 1 January 2020 - Tuesday 31 December 2019

Universal Credit

When your payment is due - when you will be paid

Tuesday 24 December - Tuesday 24 December 2019Wednesday 25 December - Tuesday 24 December 2019Thursday 26 December - Tuesday 24 December 2019Wednesday 1 January 2020 - Tuesday 31 December 2019

Child benefit

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Child benefit payments fall on a Monday or Tuesday for most households and with Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day falling on a Wednesday and Thursday this year, payments should be paid normally.

However, if your usual payment falls on a day other than a Monday or Tuesday, the following changes could apply:

When your payment is due - when you will be paid

Wednesday 25 December - Tuesday 24 December 2019Thursday 26 December - Tuesday 24 December 2019Friday 27 December - Friday 27 December (Tuesday 24 December in Northern Ireland)Saturday 28 December - Saturday 28 December 2019Sunday 29 December - Sunday 29 December 2019Monday 30 December - Monday 30 December 2019Tuesday 31 December - Tuesday 31 December 2019Wednesday 1 January 2020 - Tuesday 31 December 2019Payment due: Thursday 2 January 2020. Payment made: Thursday 2 January 2020 (Tuesday 31 December - Scotland only)

Tax credits

When your payment is due - when you will be paid

These can be made on any working day, so Christmas may affect when the money arrives in your bank account.

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Wednesday 25 December - Tuesday 24 December 2019Thursday 26 December - Tuesday 24 December 2019Friday 27 December - Tuesday 27 December 2019 (Tuesday 24 December - Northern Ireland only)Saturday 28 December - Saturday 28 December 2019Sunday 29 December- Sunday 29 December 2019Monday 30 December - Monday 30 December 2019Tuesday 31 December - Tuesday 31 December 2019Wednesday 1 January 2020 - Tuesday 31 December 2019Thursday 2 January 2020 - Thursday 2 January 2020 (Tuesday 31 December - Scotland only)

This article originally appeared on our sister site, Yorkshire Evening Post.