Bank holiday payment dates
Social Security Scotland benefits
You will usually be paid earlier if your payment is due on a bank holiday.
Upcoming payment date changes are listed below.
These changes affect the following payments:
- Adult Disability Payment
- Carer Support Payment
- Child Disability Payment
- Pension Age Disability Payment
- Scottish Child Payment
Best Start Foods payments are not affected.
| Expected payment date | Actual payment date |
|---|---|
|
Wednesday 25 December 2024 |
Tuesday 24 December 2024 |
|
Thursday 26 December 2024 |
Tuesday 24 December 2024 |
|
Friday 27 December 2024 |
Tuesday 24 December 2024 |
|
Wednesday 1 January 2025 |
Tuesday 31 December 2024 |
|
Friday 18 April 2025 |
Thursday 17 April 2025 |
|
Monday 21 April 2025 |
Thursday 17 April 2025 |
|
Monday 5 May 2025 |
Friday 2 May 2025 |
|
Monday 26 May 2025 |
Friday 23 May 2025 |
|
Monday 25 August 2025 |
Friday 22 August 2025 |
|
Thursday 25 December 2025 |
Wednesday 24 December 2025 |
|
Friday 26 December 2025 |
Wednesday 24 December 2025 |
|
Thursday 1 January 2026 |
Wednesday 31 December 2025 |
|
Friday 2 January 2026 |
Wednesday 31 December 2025 |
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