DWP Adjusts State Pension Payments for Easter Bank Holiday in 2025
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is making some rare alterations to state pension payments this week in light of the upcoming Easter period. Here’s everything you need to know about the changes.
Typically, if your National Insurance number ends in 80 to 99, your regular payment date falls on a Friday. State pensioners falling under this category are in for a bonus this Easter as they are set to receive an early payout of £921 before the bank holiday weekend.
The DWP’s adjustment is aimed at accommodating the Good Friday bank holiday, ensuring that pensioners with specific National Insurance numbers receive their payments earlier than usual. To check if you are part of this group affected by the Easter changes, refer to the two-digit code associated with your pension payments.
State Pension payments are usually made every four weeks, with the flexibility to change the receiving account by notifying the Pension Service. For additional financial advice and tips, you can subscribe to the Money newsletter.
If you currently reside abroad, different regulations may apply to your pension payments, according to reports from Coventry Live. When initiating a claim for State Pension, you will be required to specify your preferred start date for receiving payments, ensuring that your first payment arrives within five weeks of this chosen date.
Following the initial payment, subsequent instalments will be made every four weeks. In some cases, a partial payment may precede the first full payment, with detailed information provided in the official correspondence from the Pension Service.
The payment schedule for your pension is tied to your National Insurance number, meaning that if your designated payment day coincides with a bank holiday such as Easter, you may receive your funds in advance.
To claim your State Pension, whether delayed or regular, options include contacting the State Pension claim line, completing and mailing the basic State Pension claim form, or making a claim from overseas, including the Channel Islands. It’s crucial to keep the Pension Service informed about any changes in personal details, such as address alterations or updates to bank information.
For those born on or after April 6, 1951 (for men) or April 6, 1953 (for women), claiming the new State Pension is mandatory. Stay vigilant about informing the Pension Service of any modifications to your circumstances to ensure a seamless pension payment process.
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As the DWP adapts payment schedules for the Easter bank holiday in 2025, pensioners are urged to stay informed about any changes affecting their State Pension payments. Ensure you are aware of your payment schedule and contact the Pension Service promptly for any necessary updates or queries.