Child Benefit payment dates
Bank holidays
Your Child Benefit payment is usually paid on a different date than usual if it’s due on a bank holiday.
| Due date | Payment date |
|---|---|
| 29 December 2025 | 30 December (Northern Ireland only) |
| 30 December 2025 | 31 December (Northern Ireland only) |
| 5 January 2026 | 6 January (Scotland only) |
| 17 March 2026 | 18 March (Northern Ireland only) |
| 6 April 2026 | 2 April |
| 4 May 2026 | 1 May |
| 25 May 2026 | 22 May |
| 13 July 2026 | 14 July (Northern Ireland only) |
| 14 July 2026 | 15 July (Northern Ireland only) |
| 3 August 2026 | 4 August (Scotland only) |
| 4 August 2026 | 5 August (Scotland only) |
| 31 August 2026 | 28 August |
| 28 December 2026 | 24 December |
| 29 December 2026 | 30 December (Northern Ireland only) |
You can work out when you’ll be paid.
Public holidays in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Your payment might be delayed if the bank is closed for a public holiday on the day HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) pays you.
Check with your bank for the date you’ll get your payment.
Local holidays in Scotland
Your payment might be delayed because of local holidays if you live in the following places:
- Glasgow - local holiday on 28 September
- Edinburgh - local holiday on 21 September
- Dundee - local holiday on 5 October