Child Benefit payment dates

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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
18 March 2024 19 March (Northern Ireland only)  
19 March 2024 20 March (Northern Ireland only)
1 April 2024 28 March
6 May 2024 3 May
27 May 2024 24 May
15 July 2024 16 July (Northern Ireland only)
26 August 2024 23 August 
30 December 2024 31 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 30 September
  • Edinburgh - local holiday on 16 September
  • Dundee - local holiday on 7 October