DWP to Issue Double State Pension Payments in July 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions will issue double state pension payments to specific retirees in July 2026. This occurrence is driven by the calendar structure, as July 2026 contains five Fridays. Pensioners who qualified for the state pension from April 2016 onwards and are paid on Fridays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays may receive up to £1,930.40 in a single month. Specifically, those with National Insurance numbers ending in 80 to 99 typically receive payments on Fridays.

Beyond these scheduled payments, government statistics show that over 700,000 eligible pensioners have not claimed Pension Credit. This benefit could provide an average of £4,300 in extra annual support for the 2026/27 financial year. Other support includes the Over 80 Pension, which provides £110.75 weekly for those over 80 with low or no basic state pension income.

Regarding taxation, the Chancellor confirmed that state pensioners with no other income will not be taxed on their pensions, even if the amount exceeds the £12,570 Personal Tax Allowance.