Exact age you can get your state pension as millions set to work for longer

The state pension age is set to start rising again from next year - so how old exactly will you be when you can start claiming it?

The state pension age for men and women is currently 66 - but this is set to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028. The first people to see their state pension age increase are those born between April 6, 1960 and May 5, 1960.

If you are born between these dates, you won't be able to start claiming your state pension until you are age 66 and one month. The age will gradually keep increasing over the following year until the state pension age hits 67.

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Those born from April 1977 onwards are currently set to see their state pension age rise to 68. There have been calls to bring this forward, but a decision on this has been delayed.

It comes after a major review into pension saving was announced this week, amid fears that today’s workers face a greater risk of poverty in retirement.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will revive the Pensions Commission, which last met in 2006, to look at ways to encourage workers to save more money for their retirement.

State pension age rising - see when you can retire

The following timetable shows your date and birth and the age you will be when you can claim your state pension. It was published with the Pensions Act 2014.

• April 6, 1960 – May 5, 1960 - 66 years and 1 month
• May 6, 1960 – June 5, 1960 - 66 years and 2 months
• June 6, 1960 – July 5, 1960 - 66 years and 3 months
• July 6, 1960 – August 5, 1960 - 66 years and 4 months
• August 6, 1960 – September 5, 1960 - 66 years and 5 months
• September 6, 1960 – October 5, 1960 - 66 years and 6 months
• October 6, 1960 – November 5, 1960 - 66 years and 7 months
• November 6, 1960 – December 5, 1960 - 66 years and 8 months
• December 6, 1960 – January 5, 1961 - 66 years and 9 months
• January 6, 1961 – February 5, 1961 - 66 years and 10 months
• February 6, 1961 – March 5, 1961 - 66 years and 11 months
• March 6, 1961 – April 5, 1977

You can check your state pension age on GOV.UK by entering your date of birth. The state pension age is the earliest you can start claiming the state pension.

It is separate to any workplace or private pension you may have. The earliest age you can access your private pensions is currently 55 - but this will rise to 57 from April 2028.

Anyone retiring now will claim the new state pension, which is worth £221.20 a week if you're eligible for the full amount. Most people need 35 qualifying years on their National Insurance record to get the full amount.

The state pension rises every year in line with the triple lock promise. Your state pension is separate to any private or workplace pension you may have.