Benefit Payments Over Xmas 2024. All department offices, including intreo centres and branch offices, will be closed on 25 and 26 december 2024 and 1 january 2025. This means that universal credit claimants receive 12 payments per year, while those claiming legacy benefits that are paid every four weeks receive 13 payments.

Other dwp and hmrc benefits will rise. Benefits are usually paid straight into your bank, building society or credit union account.