Overview
- The Department for Work and Pensions will phase the increase from age 66 to 67 between 6 April 2026 and 6 March 2028.
- The first group affected is people born from 6 April to 5 May 1960, who will reach eligibility at 66 years and one month.
- Entitlement dates are set out in the Pensions Act 2014 schedule, and individuals can check their exact state pension age on GOV.UK.
- Financial commentators warn some nearing retirement may be unaware of the change and could face temporary income gaps before payments start.
- A fresh government review of the state pension age launched in July 2025 is under way, and although a rise to 68 is planned for 2044–46, some experts suggest it could be brought forward.