Millions of pensioners may see changes to their DWP State Pension and Pension Credit payments this month due to two bank holidays. 

Some payments will move due to Early May bank holiday on Monday, May 5 and again there will be changes due to the Spring Bank Holiday on May 26 2025.

If you’re due a DWP pension payment on May 5, you’ll likely receive it on Friday May 2, and the payment for May 26 is likely to arrive early too, on May 23.

What day is my pension payment due?

The day your pension is paid depends on your National Insurance number. Here's the full list.

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While many will welcome the early payments - they will have to last longer as dates will return to normal after the bank holiday.

State Pension and Pension Credit increases

Many will have noticed an increase to reflect the new rates. 

  • Full new state pension has gone up from £221.20 a week to £230.25 a week
  • Full old basic state pension has gone up from £169.50 a week to £176.45 a week

You may not get the full amounts listed above as it all depends on your National Insurance record.

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Pension Credit increases 2025

Pension Credit tops up your income if you're above state pension age. It is also known as a gateway benefit, as it unlocks other perks such as council tax discounts and free TV licences for over-75s.

Standard minimum guarantee

Single: £218.15 a week to £227.10 a week

Couple: £332.95 a week to £346.60 a week

There are also additional elements available if you're a carer, you're disabled, you're looking after children, or if you have savings and reached state pension age before April 2016.