Retirement Age in Poland
The age you can get a pension in Poland, how early you can retire, the changes already planned and whether you have to stop working.
When can I retire in Poland?
Enter your date of birth to see when you reach the statutory retirement age.
Retirement age in Poland
60 / 65The statutory retirement age is 60 for women and 65 for men. It was restored in October 2017 after a plan to raise it to 67 was reversed.
Early retirement in Poland
FewThere is no general early pension. Some people in hard or special jobs can get a bridging pension (emerytura pomostowa) up to five years early.
Planned changes in Poland
None setThe government has said the ages will not be raised.
Mandatory retirement in Poland
NoReaching the pension age does not end your contract, and you can draw the pension while you keep working.
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 Poland: questions and answers
What is the retirement age in Poland?
The statutory retirement age is 60 for women and 65 for men. It was restored in October 2017 after a plan to raise it to 67 was reversed.
How early can you retire in Poland?
There is no general early pension. Some people in hard or special jobs can get a bridging pension (emerytura pomostowa) up to five years early.
Is the retirement age going up in Poland?
The government has said the ages will not be raised.
Do you have to retire at a certain age in Poland?
Reaching the pension age does not end your contract, and you can draw the pension while you keep working.