State Pension Payments to Change in June 2025 – DWP Confirms Updated Schedule

If you’re receiving the State Pension or other DWP benefits, there’s an important update for June 2025. Due to two bank holidays, the UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that payments will arrive early for many claimants. While the changes are designed to avoid delays, they also mean you’ll need to plan ahead—especially since your next payment may be farther away than usual. Here’s everything you need to know.

Changes

The key reason for the adjustment is the bank holiday calendar in June 2025. There are two major holidays:

• Early June Bank Holiday: Monday, 5 June
• Spring Bank Holiday: Monday, 26 June

Since banks and government offices are closed on these dates, DWP will process benefit payments on the last working day before each holiday.

Here’s a summary:

Original Payment Date	New Payment Date
Monday, 5 June	Friday, 2 June
Monday, 26 June	Friday, 23 June

This shift applies to all benefits normally scheduled for these Mondays.

Benefits

If you receive any of the following, your payment may be affected:

• State Pension
• Universal Credit
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Attendance Allowance
• Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
• Carer’s Allowance
• Pension Credit
• Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
• Income Support
• Child Benefit
• Guardian’s Allowance

The DWP has made it clear: while the payment date changes, the amount does not. You’ll get the same payment—just earlier. However, this does mean there might be a slightly longer gap before your next scheduled benefit arrives, so budgeting carefully is key.

Planning

Here are a few tips to help you manage your finances around these changes:

1. Budget Smarter
Getting paid early can be tricky. Make sure you spread your funds to last until your next payment date, which could feel delayed due to the early disbursement.

2. Double-Check Your Account
Payments are usually processed early in the morning on the revised date. Check your bank account and look out for your usual DWP reference.

3. Know When to Call
If your payment hasn’t arrived by the end of the third working day after the expected date, call the DWP Helpline at 0800 328 5644. Just remember—it won’t be open on bank holidays.

Increases

There’s a silver lining in all this. As of April 2025, DWP implemented increases across several benefit categories:

Benefit Type	April 2025 Increase
State Pension	Up 4.1%
New Weekly Payment	£230.25
Disability Benefits	Up 1.7%
Working-age Benefits	Up 1.7%

These updates aim to keep payments in line with inflation and rising costs of living. So even if you’re dealing with an earlier payment, you’re also receiving a slightly larger one.

Tips

Here are a few final thoughts to help you stay on top of your finances this June:

• Set Reminders: Mark your revised payment dates on a calendar.
• Use a Budget App: Track your spending so you don’t run short.
• Talk to a Trusted Relative: If you manage money for someone else, inform them about the change.
• Visit GOV.UK: Check official updates regularly to stay informed.

Life can get hectic, especially around holidays, so knowing what to expect from your pension or benefits is half the battle. With a little preparation, you can glide through these changes smoothly.

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