Tax credits: your payment dates
Find out when your tax credits payment is and how much you’ll get paid.
Tax credit payments are made every week or every 4 weeks.
You choose if you want to get paid weekly or every 4 weeks on your claim form. If you do not have a claim form, contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Bank holiday payment dates
If it’s a bank holiday anywhere in the UK your payment may be early.
| Due date | Payment date |
|---|---|
| 18 March 2024 | 15 March (Northern Ireland only) |
| 29 March 2024 | 28 March |
| 1 April 2024 | 28 March |
| 6 May 2024 | 3 May |
| 27 May 2024 | 24 May |
| 12 July 2024 | 11 July (Northern Ireland only) |
| 5 August 2024 | 2 August (Scotland only) |
| 26 August 2024 | 23 August |
| 25 December 2024 | 24 December |
| 26 December 2024 | 24 December |
| 27 December 2024 | 24 December (Northern Ireland only) |
| 1 January 2025 | 31 December 2024 |
If your payment is late, check the payment date on your award notice and contact your bank before calling HMRC.
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
Contact your bank for more information.