State Pension age changes - What is my 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 my State Pension age?

Use the GOV.UK State Pension age calculator to check the date that you reach 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.

For more information about your State Pension, visit the GOV.UK State Pension forecast tool. Here you can find out:

  • When you can get your State Pension
  • How much State Pension you could get 
  • How you can increase your State Pension

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