Retirement Age in Ireland
The age you can get a pension in Ireland, how early you can retire, the changes already planned and whether you have to stop working.
When can I retire in Ireland?
Enter your date of birth to see when you reach the State Pension age.
Retirement age in Ireland
66The State Pension (Contributory) and the means-tested Non-Contributory pension are both paid from 66.
Early retirement in Ireland
66The State Pension cannot be taken early. Since 2024 people reaching 66 can defer the contributory pension up to 70 in return for a higher weekly rate.
Planned changes in Ireland
None setThe planned rises to 67 and 68 were cancelled, and the government decided in 2023 to keep the age at 66.
Mandatory retirement in Ireland
ContractThere is no statutory retirement age, but an employer can set one in the contract if it is objectively justified. Public servants recruited after 2004 have no compulsory age, and earlier recruits retire at 70.
Checked 23 October 2026 against pension authorities, national laws and recent reporting on reforms. Your own age can depend on your contribution record and scheme, so confirm it with the pension authority before you plan. This is a summary, not financial or legal advice.
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Retirement in Ireland: questions and answers
What is the retirement age in Ireland?
The State Pension (Contributory) and the means-tested Non-Contributory pension are both paid from 66.
How early can you retire in Ireland?
The State Pension cannot be taken early. Since 2024 people reaching 66 can defer the contributory pension up to 70 in return for a higher weekly rate.
Is the retirement age going up in Ireland?
The planned rises to 67 and 68 were cancelled, and the government decided in 2023 to keep the age at 66.
Do you have to retire at a certain age in Ireland?
There is no statutory retirement age, but an employer can set one in the contract if it is objectively justified. Public servants recruited after 2004 have no compulsory age, and earlier recruits retire at 70.
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