2026 Easter payments and office closures
When you'll be paid and when we're open over Easter 2026.
This year Easter weekend starts on Friday 3 April, and ends on Monday 6 April.
Payment dates
For Easter, the only payment change is as follows:
If you normally get paid on: |
You'll be paid on: |
| Tuesday 7 April | Friday 3 April |
Processing times may vary depending on which bank you're with.
Declaring income
If you declare your income regularly, you need to declare your income before 10pm on Wednesday 1 April 2026.
Our offices and contact centres
Our contact centres and service centres will be closed for the public holidays on:
- Good Friday - 3 April
- Easter Monday - 6 April.
Service Express
Service Express is our 24/7 automated phone line. You can use it to find out about your payments and debts, check appointment details, and change your payment card PIN.
Our online services
You can use MyMSD at any time, including public holidays. MyMSD is our online service where you can apply and manage your information online.
You can use it to do things like:
- apply for a food grant and dental costs
- declare your wages
- tell us about a change in address, phone or accommodation costs
- view your payment details
- tell us about overseas travel.