State Pension Age Calculator
Enter your date of birth to see your State Pension age, the date you reach it and how long you have left. It works for anyone born on or after 6 October 1954.
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How this calculator works
Your State Pension age depends on when you were born. For people born from 6 October 1954 it rises in steps: 66, then a gradual rise from 66 to 67 for people born between 6 April 1960 and 5 March 1961, then 67 for people born from 6 March 1961 to 5 April 1977. For people born after that, current law sets 68.
We find your date of birth in that timetable, add the years and months, and show the date you reach it. Your exact date can differ by a day, so check the official GOV.UK tool before you make plans.
The government reviews State Pension age from time to time, so the age for younger people could change.
State Pension age by date of birth
| Born 6 October 1954 to 5 April 1960 | 66 |
|---|---|
| Born 6 April 1960 to 5 May 1960 | 66 and 1 month |
| Born 6 May 1960 to 5 June 1960 | 66 and 2 months |
| Each later month of birth up to 5 March 1961 | One more month each time, up to 66 and 11 months |
| Born 6 March 1961 to 5 April 1977 | 67 |
| Born on or after 6 April 1977 | 68 under current law |
Frequently asked questions
What is my State Pension age?
It depends on your date of birth. If you were born from 6 March 1961 to 5 April 1977 it is 67. For birth dates between 6 April 1960 and 5 March 1961 it is 66 plus a number of months. Enter your date of birth above to see yours.
Is the State Pension age going up to 68?
Current law raises it to 68 for people born on or after 6 April 1977. The government reviews the age regularly, so check GOV.UK for the latest position.
Do I have to claim my State Pension?
In most cases yes. It is not paid automatically, so you need to claim it. GOV.UK explains how.
What if I was born before 6 October 1954?
Different rules apply, and they depend on your sex and exact date of birth. Use the official State Pension age tool on GOV.UK.
Can I get my State Pension early?
No. You cannot claim the State Pension before your State Pension age. Workplace and private pensions have different rules.