State Pension Age Calculator
Your UK State Pension age and the exact date you reach it.
About this tool
Enter your date of birth to see your State Pension age, the date you'll reach it, how long that is from today, and which rule applies to you. It covers everyone born from October 1954 onwards. Anyone born earlier has already reached State Pension age.
How State Pension age is changing
State Pension age is the earliest age you can claim the UK State Pension. Under current law it is 66 for people born between 6 October 1954 and 5 April 1960. It then rises month by month to 67 for people born between 6 April 1960 and 5 March 1961, with the change taking effect between 2026 and 2028. Someone born on 14 July 1960, for example, reaches it at 66 years and 4 months, on 14 November 2026. It is 67 for everyone born from 6 March 1961 to 5 April 1977. The Pensions Act 2007 then phases in 68: people born between 6 April 1977 and 5 April 1978 reach State Pension age on fixed dates between May 2044 and March 2046, and anyone born on or after 6 April 1978 reaches it at 68. The government reviews the timetable regularly and could bring the rise to 68 forward, so treat later dates as subject to change. Reaching State Pension age doesn't mean you have to stop working, and you can defer your claim to get a higher weekly amount. How much you receive depends on your National Insurance record: normally 35 qualifying years for the full new State Pension and at least 10 years for any. Get a free forecast on GOV.UK and fill gaps with voluntary contributions where it's worth it. Workplace and private pensions are separate and can usually be taken from 55, rising to 57 in April 2028. The retirement calculator, the pension tax relief calculator and the age calculator are related.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK State Pension age?
66 at the moment, rising to 67 between 2026 and 2028, and to 68 between 2044 and 2046 under current law.
When will I get my State Pension?
Enter your date of birth here for the exact date, then confirm it with GOV.UK's State Pension age checker.
How many years of National Insurance do I need?
Normally 35 qualifying years for the full new State Pension and at least 10 for any State Pension.
Is my date of birth stored?
No. The date is calculated in your browser and nothing is stored or sent.