DWP warns Universal Credit payments are changing in April and May as five Bank Holidays are announced - full list of new dates

Earlier this week it was announced that people will be able to enjoy five different Bank Holidays throughout April and May. Because of King Charles' Coronation, Brits are being given an extra Bank Holiday.

The first Bank Holiday falls on Good Friday, which this year is on April 7 and the second Bank Holiday will be on Easter Monday - which falls on April 10.

The third Bank Holiday on the cards is the first Monday in May, which is known as May Day. The King's Coronation takes place on Saturday May 6, with a fourth Bank Holiday for the occasion taking place on the following Monday, May 8.

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The fifth and final Bank Holiday is the spring bank holiday, which falls on Monday May 29. As a result of the influx of Bank Holidays, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned those on Universal Credit and Benefits that payment dates are changing throughout April and May.

If you're due a benefit payment on either Good Friday (April 7) or Easter Monday (April 10) then you'll likely receive your money on the previous working day. This means you can expect to be paid on Thursday, April 6.

This has been the case in previous years and we've asked the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to confirm if there are any exceptions, or any other dates where you'll be paid early. If you're due to be paid on a different day, you won't need to do anything - the money will be paid into your account as normal.

The amount you're due to be paid will also remain the same. If you're due to be paid on on the first Monday of May (May 1) , you're likely to be paid on Friday April 28.

Anybody who is due a payment on May 8 will receive a