State Pension
When's your next State Pension payment?
Paid every 4 weeks, not monthly — work out your next few dates.
State Pension next payment dates
State Pension is paid every 4 weeks — work out your next few payment dates
Enter your last payment date
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State Pension is paid every 4 weeks on a day determined by the last two digits of your National Insurance number. This tool simply adds 28 days from your last payment — it doesn't need or store your NI number. Bank holidays can shift a payment date slightly earlier.
Unlike most benefits, the State Pension is paid every 4 weeks rather than monthly, which means the payment date drifts slightly each cycle instead of landing on the same date every month. Which day of the week you're paid on is fixed by the last two digits of your National Insurance number and doesn't change. If a payment date falls on a bank holiday or weekend, HMRC typically pays it on the last working day before, so treat these dates as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
How often is the State Pension paid?
Every 4 weeks, not monthly — so the exact payment date shifts slightly each cycle rather than landing on the same date every month.
What day of the week is State Pension paid?
It's determined by the last two digits of your National Insurance number and stays the same each payment cycle.