State pension age in the Netherlands (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: The AOW age is 67 years in 2026 and 67 years and 3 months in 2028 to 2031. It is set each year for five years ahead, based on life expectancy figures.

RuleWhat applies
Statutory pension age in 2026Statutory old-age pension67 years in 2026. [1]
Highest age already set in law or official publicationStatutory old-age pension67 years and 3 months in 2028 to 2031, the latest years published. [1]
Scheduled path of the ageStatutory old-age pension67 years in 2025, 2026 and 2027; 67 years and 3 months in 2028 to 2031. The age is set each year for five years ahead, based on CBS life expectancy figures. [1]
Early retirement (national rule)Statutory old-age pension⚠ Not yet verified

Notes

  • The age is set each year for the year five years ahead, so later years may be higher.
  • No official page stating a national rule on claiming the AOW early could be read.

Sources

  1. Rijksoverheid: AOW-leeftijd 2025-2031 (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources

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