DWP handing out surprise Universal Credit, PIP and ESA payments during August

NewsCost Of LivingDWPCash will arrive at unusual times for some households09:18, 02 Aug 2026The DWP will make changes to benefit payment dates for some households during August.‌That means some people will see money arriving in bank accounts at unusual times and may be taken aback when they notice it.‌The payment date change is happening because of the August bank holiday, which this year falls on the 31st.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham and John Healey new bank account rules for households with £10,000 savingsGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppMoney isn't paid out on bank holidays so dates are shifted.‌Payment dates are usually brought forward to the nearest working day, which will be Friday, August 28.This will only affect households whose usual payment dates fall on the bank holiday i