UK State Pension age timetable
UK State Pension age is 66 and starts rising to 67 from 6 April 2026, reaching 67 for everyone born on or after 6 March 1961 by 2028. People born between 6 April 1960 and 5 March 1961 have a transitional age between 66 years 1 month and 66 years 11 months. A further rise to 68 is legislated for 2044 to 2046 for those born on or after 6 April 1977, though a government review (findings expected around 2029) could change that date.
When you reach State Pension age
| Born | State Pension age | When you reach it |
|---|---|---|
| On or before 5 April 1960 | 66 | Already reached or reaching now |
| 6 April 1960 to 5 March 1961 | 66 years 1 month to 66 years 11 months | Between 6 May 2026 and 5 February 2028 |
| 6 March 1961 to 5 April 1977 | 67 | From 2028 |
| On or after 6 April 1977 | 68 (planned) | Legislated for 2044 to 2046, under review |
For an exact date, use the gov.uk Check your State Pension age service. Your State Pension age is also the age from which you can claim, not when payments are forced to start.
Copyable table
| Born | State Pension age | When you reach it |
|---|---|---|
| On or before 5 April 1960 | 66 | Already reached or reaching now |
| 6 April 1960 to 5 March 1961 | 66 years 1 month to 66 years 11 months | Between 6 May 2026 and 5 February 2028 |
| 6 March 1961 to 5 April 1977 | 67 | From 2028 |
| On or after 6 April 1977 | 68 (planned) | Legislated for 2044 to 2046, under review |Last updated 2026-06-25. Compiled by DatesAndTimes from the gov.uk State Pension age timetable and the House of Commons Library. This is general information, not financial advice; check your own date on gov.uk.
Common questions
Is the State Pension age going up in 2026?
Yes. It begins rising from 66 to 67 on 6 April 2026, phased in for people born between 6 April 1960 and 5 March 1961, and reaches 67 for everyone born on or after 6 March 1961.
Will the State Pension age reach 68?
A rise to 68 is currently legislated for 2044 to 2046, affecting people born on or after 6 April 1977. A government review is expected to report around 2029 and could bring that date forward.
Does reaching State Pension age mean I must retire?
No. It is the earliest age you can claim the State Pension. You can keep working, and you can also defer your State Pension to increase it.
Sources: gov.uk State Pension age timetable · House of Commons Library.