Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit Claimants to Receive Extra Payment on Monday

On Monday, June 15, 2026, parents in Scotland with children under 16 who receive Child Disability Payment will receive their benefits as usual, despite the national Bank Holiday. This holiday marks Scotland’s first appearance in the men’s football World Cup since 1998, officially declared by the First Minister and approved by King Charles III.

Importantly, the Bank Holiday does not impact benefit payment dates. The Scottish Child Payment, designed to support families, provides a weekly amount of £28.20 for each eligible child under 16. Successful applicants receive this payment every four weeks.

Applications for this payment are open regardless of employment status if you or your partner currently receive one or more of the following benefits: Universal Credit, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), Pension Credit, Income Support, or income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

Only one claimant can receive the Scottish Child Payment for each child. In cases where two people apply for the same child, Social Security Scotland will resolve the double claim based on the benefits received by each applicant. If your partner is named on any of these qualifying benefits and you are not, it is advised that your partner submits the application.

It’s important to note that Child Benefit alone does not qualify you for Scottish Child Payment. However, if you have applied for any of the qualifying benefits but have not yet received them, you are still eligible to apply for Scottish Child Payment. Additionally, beneficiaries of EEA countries or Switzerland benefits may also be eligible.

For further information or assistance, Social Security Scotland can be contacted free of charge at 0800 182 2222. Even if your benefits are currently reduced due to sanctions or deductions, you can still apply, as these factors will not affect the application’s outcome.