State Pension age calculator
Enter your date of birth to see the day you reach State Pension age. It is 66 for anyone born from 6 October 1954 to 5 April 1960, rises to 67 between May 2026 and March 2028 for those born from 6 April 1960, and to 68 between May 2044 and March 2046.
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State Pension age by date of birth
| Born | State Pension age | Reached |
|---|---|---|
| Before 6 October 1954 | Already reached | GOV.UK’s checker has the date |
| 6 October 1954 to 5 April 1960 | 66 | On your 66th birthday |
| 6 April 1960 to 5 May 1960 | 66 and 1 month | 6 May 2026 to 5 June 2026 |
| 6 May 1960 to 5 June 1960 | 66 and 2 months | 6 July 2026 to 5 August 2026 |
| 6 June 1960 to 5 July 1960 | 66 and 3 months | 6 September 2026 to 5 October 2026 |
| 6 July 1960 to 5 August 1960 | 66 and 4 months | 6 November 2026 to 5 December 2026 |
| 6 August 1960 to 5 September 1960 | 66 and 5 months | 6 January 2027 to 5 February 2027 |
| 6 September 1960 to 5 October 1960 | 66 and 6 months | 6 March 2027 to 5 April 2027 |
| 6 October 1960 to 5 November 1960 | 66 and 7 months | 6 May 2027 to 5 June 2027 |
| 6 November 1960 to 5 December 1960 | 66 and 8 months | 6 July 2027 to 5 August 2027 |
| 6 December 1960 to 5 January 1961 | 66 and 9 months | 6 September 2027 to 5 October 2027 |
| 6 January 1961 to 5 February 1961 | 66 and 10 months | 6 November 2027 to 5 December 2027 |
| 6 February 1961 to 5 March 1961 | 66 and 11 months | 6 January 2028 to 5 February 2028 |
| 6 March 1961 to 5 April 1977 | 67 | On your 67th birthday |
| 6 April 1977 to 5 May 1977 | Between 67 and 68 | 6 May 2044 |
| 6 May 1977 to 5 June 1977 | Between 67 and 68 | 6 July 2044 |
| 6 June 1977 to 5 July 1977 | Between 67 and 68 | 6 September 2044 |
| 6 July 1977 to 5 August 1977 | Between 67 and 68 | 6 November 2044 |
| 6 August 1977 to 5 September 1977 | Between 67 and 68 | 6 January 2045 |
| 6 September 1977 to 5 October 1977 | Between 67 and 68 | 6 March 2045 |
| 6 October 1977 to 5 November 1977 | Between 67 and 68 | 6 May 2045 |
| 6 November 1977 to 5 December 1977 | Between 67 and 68 | 6 July 2045 |
| 6 December 1977 to 5 January 1978 | Between 67 and 68 | 6 September 2045 |
| 6 January 1978 to 5 February 1978 | Between 67 and 68 | 6 November 2045 |
| 6 February 1978 to 5 March 1978 | Between 67 and 68 | 6 January 2046 |
| 6 March 1978 to 5 April 1978 | Between 67 and 68 | 6 March 2046 |
| 6 April 1978 or later | 68 | On your 68th birthday |
From the Pensions Act 1995, Schedule 4, Part 1, as amended (legislation.gov.uk, up to date to 15 October 2026). For anyone born after 5 October 1954 the rules are the same for men and women.
When does the State Pension age go up to 67?
Gradually, from May 2026. Someone born from 6 April 1960 to 5 March 1961 reaches State Pension age at 66 and between 1 and 11 months, one more month for each month of birth: born on 20 September 1960, for example, at 66 and 6 months, on 20 March 2027. Anyone born from 6 March 1961 reaches it at 67, from 6 March 2028 (Schedule 4).
When does it go up to 68?
In law, between 6 May 2044 and 6 March 2046, for people born from 6 April 1977 to 5 April 1978, each on a day the law fixes; anyone born from 6 April 1978 reaches it at 68 (Schedule 4). The State Pension age must be reviewed during each Parliament, so later changes are possible (GOV.UK).
Born on 29 February?
In a year with no 29 February, Schedule 4 does not say which day you reach the age, so the calculator flags it and GOV.UK’s checker gives your date.
Questions
What is the State Pension age now?
66, for anyone born from 6 October 1954 to 5 April 1960. From May 2026 it begins to rise to 67 for people born from 6 April 1960. (legislation.gov.uk)
When does the State Pension age increase to 67?
Between May 2026 and March 2028, a month at a time by date of birth; anyone born from 6 March 1961 reaches it at 67. (legislation.gov.uk)
When will the State Pension age be 68?
In law, between 6 May 2044 and 6 March 2046, for people born from 6 April 1977, and at 68 for anyone born from 6 April 1978. It is reviewed during each Parliament. (legislation.gov.uk, GOV.UK)
Is the State Pension age the same for men and women?
Yes, for anyone born after 5 October 1954: Schedule 4 sets one age for everyone. (legislation.gov.uk)
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