DWP '910 Pre-Christmas Payment' Explained: Three Crucial Payouts You MUST Know About For December 2025
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing for its annual festive payment schedule, and as of today, December 22, 2025, millions of claimants are eagerly awaiting confirmation on the exact dates their money will land. While you may have seen the term 'DWP 910 Pre-Christmas Payment' circulating online, it is crucial to understand that this is not the official name of any government benefit. The number '910' often appears in DWP documentation related to specific Universal Credit amounts or internal figures, but it does not represent a standalone Christmas benefit.
The true focus for all benefit recipients in December 2025 should be on three distinct financial supports: the annual Christmas Bonus, the substantial Winter Fuel Payment, and the essential early payment of regular benefits due to the bank holidays. This guide cuts through the confusion to provide the definitive, up-to-date details on the money you are entitled to before the Christmas period.
The Three Confirmed DWP Pre-Christmas Payments for 2025
The DWP's pre-Christmas financial support comes in three main forms, each with its own eligibility criteria and payment schedule. Understanding these key differences is vital for planning your finances during the festive season.
1. The DWP Christmas Bonus: The Annual £10 Payout
The Christmas Bonus is the most widely known DWP festive payment, though it is often confused with other, larger benefits. It is a small, one-off, tax-free payment designed to provide a modest contribution to those receiving certain benefits.
What is the Christmas Bonus?
- Amount: A single, tax-free £10 payment.
- Payment Date: The payment is typically made automatically in the first two weeks of December, ensuring all eligible recipients receive it well before Christmas Day.
- Application: You do not need to apply for the Christmas Bonus; it is paid automatically into the bank account where you receive your regular benefit.
Who is Eligible for the £10 Christmas Bonus?
To qualify, you must be ordinarily resident in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or Gibraltar and be receiving at least one of the following qualifying benefits during the 'qualifying week' (usually the first full week of December 2025):
- State Pension
- Attendance Allowance (AA)
- Carer's Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Incapacity Benefit (long-term)
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Severe Disablement Allowance
- War Pension (and certain other benefits like Widowed Mother’s Allowance)
It is important to note that recipients of Universal Credit (UC) alone, unless they also receive one of the qualifying benefits listed above, are generally not eligible for the Christmas Bonus.
2. The Winter Fuel Payment: The Substantial £100–£300 Support
Often mistaken for a general 'Christmas payment' due to its timing, the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP) is a much more significant sum intended to help older people with their heating bills during the colder months. For the 2025–2026 winter season, this payment is a crucial financial boost.
WFP Eligibility and Amount Breakdown
The amount you receive depends on your age and your household circumstances during the 'qualifying week,' which for the 2025-2026 winter was set between September 15 and September 21, 2025.
- Basic Eligibility: You must have been born on or before September 21, 1959, to qualify for the 2025-2026 payment.
- Payment Range: The payment is tax-free and can range from £100 to £300, depending on whether you live alone or with a partner, and whether you receive certain other benefits.
- Payment Date: Most payments are made automatically in November or December, well in advance of the new year. If you have not received it by mid-January 2026, you should contact the DWP.
Unlike the Christmas Bonus, the Winter Fuel Payment is a targeted benefit for pensioners and is vital for managing increased energy costs during the cold snap that peaks around the holiday season.
3. DWP Early Payment Dates: Critical Schedule Changes for December 2025
The most crucial financial change for all DWP claimants—including those on Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, and Jobseeker's Allowance—is the change in regular payment dates caused by the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. The DWP ensures that no one is left waiting for their money when offices are closed.
Why Payments Are Moved Forward
Regular benefit payments cannot be processed on bank holidays. Therefore, if your scheduled payment date falls on a bank holiday, the DWP will automatically move the payment date to the last working day before the holiday.
Confirmed DWP Early Payment Schedule for Christmas 2025
The DWP has confirmed that any payments due between Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026, will be paid early. Claimants should mark these dates carefully:
- Payment Due: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve)
- Actual Payment Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Payment Due: Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)
- Actual Payment Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Payment Due: Friday, December 26, 2025 (Boxing Day)
- Actual Payment Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Payment Due: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Actual Payment Date: Friday, December 26, 2025 (This date may vary; check with your bank)
- Payment Due: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year's Day)
- Actual Payment Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
This early payment schedule is critical because, while you get your money sooner, you must budget carefully, as the gap until your next scheduled payment will be longer than usual.
Addressing the 'DWP 910 Payment' Misconception
The specific phrase 'DWP 910 pre-Christmas payment' is likely a result of several factors being combined into a confusing search term. The DWP does not issue a benefit with this name. The number '910' may stem from an old internal reference or a specific amount of a different benefit, such as a maximum monthly Universal Credit element, which can reach figures around that amount depending on individual circumstances.
Instead of searching for a non-existent '910 payment,' claimants should focus their attention on the confirmed and guaranteed payments: the £10 Christmas Bonus, the Winter Fuel Payment (up to £300), and the critical early payment of their regular benefits like Universal Credit, PIP, and State Pension.
Always rely on official DWP and GOV.UK sources for the most accurate payment dates and eligibility criteria. If you are unsure about your entitlement to the Christmas Bonus or Winter Fuel Payment, you should check the official government website or contact the relevant DWP benefit office directly.
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