State Pension age changes - What is State Pension age?

State Pension age is the earliest age you can normally receive your State Pension. You don't have to stop working when you reach this age. 

There are two types of State Pension:

• Basic State Pension for people who reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016
• New State Pension for people who reach State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016

You can use the GOV.UK State Pension age calculator to check the date that you reach State Pension age.

The State Pension age has been increasing, and will gradually rise to 67 by 2028. Under current plans, it is set to increase again to 68 between 2044 and 2046.

For more information about changes to the State Pension age, visit the What is happening to State Pension age? section of this guide.

What are my options when I reach State Pension age?

• Stop working and get your State Pension

• Continue working and also get your State Pension

• Continue working and put off claiming your State Pension. You may be able to get extra State Pension or a lump-sum payment when you eventually claim it.

Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.