DWP Child Benefit warning as August bank holiday approaches

Payment dates have changed due to the bank holiday11:30, 25 Aug 2026A warning has been issued for anyone who would usually receive their child payment benefit payment this week. The DWP shared a message online to make people aware of a date change due to the bank holiday.‌Across the UK there are currently around 24 million people in the country claiming some combination of DWP administered benefits. Recipients will face a shake-up to their usual payments this month.‌Monday, August 31 is a bank holiday, which means all payments due to be issued on this day will be brought forward. The government has confirmed the payment date change to Friday, August 28.‌A post on social media from the DWP said: "This year benefit payments will be paid earlier. Payments expected on the 31st this month will