If you hold Premium Bonds, the most exciting day each month is the prize draw. Knowing the timetable helps you check results promptly, plan around payouts, and avoid wondering when your winnings will appear.
For personalised odds (your chance of winning each month or year, expected number of prizes, and even jackpot timelines), use the Premium Bonds Calculator.
When are Premium Bonds prize draws held?
- The draw takes place at the start of each month.
- NS&I typically announces results on the 1st working day.
- If the 1st is a weekend or bank holiday, results are usually published on the next working day.
How do you find out if you’ve won?
- NS&I website or app – You can check by logging in or using their prize checker tool.
- Direct notification – NS&I emails or writes to winners (depending on your account settings).
- Bank account – If you’ve chosen to have prizes paid directly, they’ll land in your linked account.
- Reinvestment – If you opted to reinvest, winnings automatically buy more bonds (until you hit the £50k limit).
Premium Bonds payout dates for 2025
Exact dates depend on weekends and bank holidays, but the pattern looks like this:
- January 2025: Thursday 2nd
- February 2025: Monday 3rd
- March 2025: Monday 3rd
- April 2025: Tuesday 1st
- May 2025: Friday 2nd
- June 2025: Monday 2nd
- July 2025: Tuesday 1st
- August 2025: Friday 1st
- September 2025: Tuesday 2nd
- October 2025: Wednesday 1st
- November 2025: Monday 3rd
- December 2025: Monday 1st
These are the first working days of each month. NS&I may adjust if public holidays intervene.
How quickly will you be paid?
- Direct-to-bank: usually within a few working days of the draw.
- Reinvested prizes: applied immediately into new bonds.
- Paper warrant (cheque): slower—allow extra time for delivery and clearing.
What if you forget to check?
Prizes never expire. Even if you miss a result, you can always log in later to see historic winnings. NS&I holds unclaimed prizes indefinitely.
Bottom line
- Draws run at the start of each month; results land on the first working day.
- How you get your winnings depends on your chosen method—bank, reinvestment, or cheque.
- To avoid FOMO, note the draw dates or just check the NS&I app each month.
If you want to know not just when results come out but also how likely you are to see your name in them, use the Premium Bonds Calculator.
For wider context, read the full guide Are Premium Bonds Worth It in 2025? or browse the Premium Bond hub.