Tax credits: your payment dates
Tax credits end on 5 April 2025. No more payments will be made after that. You’ll be sent a letter if you are eligible for Universal Credit or Pension Credit instead.
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 |
|---|---|
| 25 December 2024 | 24 December |
| 26 December 2024 | 24 December |
| 27 December 2024 | 24 December (Northern Ireland only) |
| 1 January 2025 | 31 December |
| 2 January 2025 | 31 December |
| 17 March 2025 | 14 March |
If your payment is late, check the payment date on your award notice and contact your bank before calling HMRC.