When is the State Pension age changing to 67?

The State Pension age started rising from 66 toward 67 from 6 April 2026. It rises gradually by one month for each month of birth date, reaching 67 for those born from 6 March 1961.

How do I check my State Pension age?

You can check your exact State Pension age and your NI record at gov.uk/check-state-pension using your Government Gateway login.

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State Pension Age Is Rising From Today — Are You Affected?

Q: How much is the State Pension in 2026/27?

The full new State Pension is £241.30 per week (£12,547.60 per year) for 2026/27, following the 4.8% triple lock increase.

The UK State Pension age started rising from 66 to 67 on 6 April 2026. Find out if you're affected, when you can claim, and what to do if your plans change.

Chandraketu Tripathi

Finance Editor, Kaeltripton

Published 3 Apr 2026

Last reviewed 3 Apr 2026

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State Pension Age Is Rising From Today — Are You Affected?

State Pension — Happening Now

April 3, 2026 — London

From 6 April 2026, the State Pension age in the UK begins its gradual rise from 66 to 67. If you were born on or after 6 April 1960, your State Pension age is no longer 66 — it's higher, and rising by one month for each month of birth date until it reaches 67 for those born from 6 March 1961.

Who Is Affected?

Date of Birth	State Pension Age
Before 6 April 1960	66 — unaffected
6 April 1960 – 5 May 1960	66 years and 1 month
6 May 1960 – 5 June 1960	66 years and 2 months
6 June 1960 – 5 July 1960	66 years and 3 months
...gradually rising...	...by one month per month of birth...
6 March 1961 or later	67 — full new age

Important: If you were planning to claim your State Pension at 66 and were born after 6 April 1960, your claim date has shifted. Check your State Pension forecast at gov.uk to see your exact date.

How Much Is the State Pension in 2026/27?

The full new State Pension rose to £241.30 per week (£12,547.60 per year) for 2026/27, following the 4.8% triple lock increase. You need 35 qualifying years of National Insurance to receive the full amount.

What to Do If You're Affected

Check your exact State Pension age and forecast at gov.uk/check-state-pension
If you need to delay retirement, contact the DWP to understand your options
Consider working part-time or drawing on private pension savings to bridge the gap
Check if you can make voluntary NIC contributions to top up your record
Review whether deferring your State Pension (when you do reach pension age) would benefit you — it increases by ~5.8% per year deferred

Bottom line: If you were born after 6 April 1960, your State Pension age has changed from today. Check your forecast at gov.uk immediately if you were planning to claim at 66 — you may need to revise your retirement timeline.