Will PA UC payments be delayed because of Memorial Day 2025?
Hi everyone, I'm supposed to get my UC payment on Monday next week but that's Memorial Day. Does anyone know if PA unemployment benefits get delayed because of the holiday? This is my first time on unemployment and I need to make sure I have enough money for rent. Will they send the payment early or will it come a day late? Thanks for any help!
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Mateo Rodriguez
Yes, payments are typically delayed by one business day when there's a holiday. So if your regular payment would fall on Memorial Day (Monday), you'll likely receive it on Tuesday instead. This happens with all bank holidays throughout the year. I've been through this several times with my claims.
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Nia Thompson
•Thanks! Do they ever notify you about these delays or do I just need to expect it?
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GalaxyGuardian
it depneds on ur payment method. direct deposit might be delayed but if u have the Money Network card sometimes it shows up early before the holiday actually happens!
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Aisha Abdullah
•This is NOT correct information! PA UC NEVER pays early before holidays - they only delay. I've been on unemployment three separate times and they ALWAYS delay payments for holidays. Don't get people's hopes up with wrong info!!!
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Ethan Wilson
The holiday delay is standard procedure for Pennsylvania Unemployment. The PA Treasury doesn't process payments on federal holidays, so yes, your payment will be delayed by one business day. This applies to both direct deposit and Money Network card payments. The system is automated, so you won't receive any special notification about the holiday delay - it's just expected that claimants understand this policy.
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Nia Thompson
•Thank you for the clear explanation! That helps a lot.
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Yuki Tanaka
Just sharing my experience from last year - my payment was supposed to come on Presidents Day but came on Tuesday instead. No big deal but plan accordingly!
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Carmen Diaz
If you're worried about reaching someone at UC to discuss your payment situation, I had good luck using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual person at the unemployment office. They helped me connect with an agent when I had a similar payment delay issue. There's a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 - definitely easier than waiting on hold for hours.
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Nia Thompson
•I'll check that out if I need to talk to someone! Though sounds like this delay is normal so I probably won't need to call.
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Andre Laurent
I've been on and off unemployment unfortunately for the past few years and yes every single holiday causes a payment delay. Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, all of them. One time my rent was due right after a holiday and I nearly got a late fee because I didn't plan for the delay. Now I always mark my calendar for holiday weeks so I can budget accordingly.
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GalaxyGuardian
•same! i put all the holidays in my phone calendar with alerts now
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Nia Thompson
Thanks everyone for your help! I'll plan for getting the payment on Tuesday instead of Monday. Really appreciate all the quick responses!
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Yuki Tanaka
•Good luck! The system is frustrating but at least it's predictable lol
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