State Pension age changes - What is happening to State Pension age?
State Pension age is the earliest age at which you can get your State Pension. The age for men and women is changing. Read this guide to find out more.
- Last reviewed 04 August 2026
What is happening to State Pension age?
The State Pension age is gradually increasing from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.
Look out for a letter from the Government department that is responsible for employment and welfare See full definition with more information about changes to your State Pension age.
- If you were born on or before 5 April 1960, your State Pension age is 66.
- If you were born between 6 April 1960 and 5 March 1961, your State Pension age will be 66 years and a specified number of months.
- If you were born on or after 6 March 1961, your current State Pension age is 67.
Use the GOV.UK State Pension age calculator to check the date that you reach State Pension age.
State Pension age is increasing to 68
Under current law, State Pension age will increase from 67 to 68 between 2044 and 2046. State Pension age is regularly reviewed, so this timetable could change.
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