Easter 2025 DWP Payment Schedule: Are You Affected by the Changes?

Updated On: May 2, 2025

Certain state pensioners in the UK will see their payments land in their bank accounts a little earlier than usual this week, thanks to a change in the schedule caused by the upcoming Easter bank holiday.

Typically, pensioners whose National Insurance numbers end in digits from 80 to 99 are paid on Fridays. However, with Good Friday (April 18) falling on a bank holiday, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has adjusted the timetable—meaning those expecting funds this Friday may instead receive them by Thursday, April 16.

Who Gets Paid Early?

This change only applies to people who are due to receive their state pension on a Friday. The easiest way to tell if you’re affected is by checking the final two digits of your National Insurance number. If they fall between 80 and 99, you’re part of this group.

You can also check your payment reference code, which is used in all correspondence related to your pension payments.

How Much Will You Get?

Pensioners who fall into the early-payment group could see a deposit of £921 hit their accounts ahead of the Easter weekend, giving them a financial boost before the holiday break.

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Need Help Claiming the State Pension?

If you’re nearing retirement and unsure how to claim your state pension, here’s what to know:

The new State Pension is not paid automatically. You must apply for it once you reach the qualifying age.
You’ll usually get a letter about four months before you reach state pension age with instructions on how to claim.
If you haven’t received a letter and your pension age is less than three months away, you can call the Pension Service for guidance at 0800 731 7898 (England).

You can apply at any point after reaching state pension age. If you claim within 12 months of becoming eligible, you can request backdated payments. However, claims made more than 12 months after reaching pension age will be considered as deferred, and different rules will apply.