UK State Pension Age Changes: When Will You Get It?
Published 15 November 2026 · Pensions
Try it nowState Pension Age Calculator →The age you can claim the UK State Pension depends on when you were born. Find your exact date in the state pension age calculator.
The current timetable
| Born | State Pension age |
|---|---|
| Before 6 April 1960 | 66 |
| 6 April 1960 – 5 March 1961 | 66 + 1 to 11 months |
| 6 March 1961 – 5 April 1977 | 67 |
| After 5 April 1977 | 68 (planned) |
The rise to 68 is legislated for 2044–2046 but has been reviewed several times and could be brought forward.
How much will you get?
The full new State Pension needs 35 qualifying years of National Insurance; you need at least 10 for any payment. It rises each April under the triple lock.
Check your forecast
Use the GOV.UK “Check your State Pension forecast” service to see your NI record. Gaps can often be filled with voluntary contributions, which can be excellent value.
Deferring
If you delay claiming, your pension increases by 1% for every 9 weeks deferred (about 5.8% a year).
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