UK State Pension Age Calculator
Find your State Pension age and the date you reach it, based on your date of birth.
Your State Pension age is 67, reflecting the phased rise from 66 to 67. The State Pension age is currently 66, rising to 67 (phased for births 6 April 1960 – 5 April 1977) and later to 68. Estimates apply the published rules — confirm your exact date on GOV.UK (gov.uk/state-pension-age).
How the UK State Pension age works
Your State Pension age is the earliest age you can claim the UK State Pension. It is currently 66 and is rising in stages to 67 and then 68. The exact age depends on your date of birth.
State Pension age by date of birth
| Date of birth | State Pension age |
|---|---|
| 6 Oct 1954 – 5 Apr 1960 | 66 |
| 6 Apr 1960 – 5 Mar 1961 | 66 – 67 (phased, +1 month per birth month) |
| 6 Mar 1961 – 5 Apr 1977 | 67 |
| 6 Apr 1977 – 5 Apr 1978 | 67 – 68 (phased) |
| 6 Apr 1978 or later | 68 |
Estimates apply the published Pensions Act timetable for reference only. The transition to 68 is subject to review and could change. Confirm your date at gov.uk/state-pension-age.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the State Pension age right now?
- The State Pension age is currently 66 for both men and women. It is scheduled to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028, and to 68 in the future.
- When does the State Pension age rise to 67?
- The increase from 66 to 67 is phased in for people born between 6 April 1960 and 5 April 1977. Those born from 6 March 1961 to 5 April 1977 have a State Pension age of exactly 67.
- When does it rise to 68?
- Under current law the rise from 67 to 68 is phased for people born between 6 April 1977 and 5 April 1978, with a State Pension age of 68 for anyone born after that. The government keeps the timetable under review and it could be brought forward.
- Does my birth month matter?
- Yes, during the phased transitions a few months of birth can change your State Pension age by a month or two, and it determines the exact date you reach it. Add your birth month for a more precise result.
- Is this the official figure?
- This applies the published rules for reference. Your exact State Pension age and the precise date you reach it should be confirmed using the official checker on GOV.UK.
📅 Last updated: June 2026 · Formulas follow standard banking / tax conventions · Results are for reference only.