Years to UK State Pension

State Pension age: currently 66, rising to 67 between April 2026 and April 2028. Type your age to see years to go.

UK State Pension age depends on date of birth. The schedule has been rising progressively. Always check personal SPA at gov.uk/state-pension-age.

Worked examples

Age 50 today: 17 years to SPA (67).

Age 60 today: 7 years to SPA.

Sources: gov.uk State Pension age · retrieved 2026-05-15.

Frequently asked questions

When does my SPA rise to 68?

Currently scheduled for 2044-2046 for those born 1977-1978. Future governments may bring this forward.

Can I take pension early?

Personal/workplace pension yes, from 55 (rising to 57 from 2028). State Pension cannot be taken early but can be deferred for higher payments.