Retirement Age in Portugal
The age you can get a pension in Portugal, how early you can retire, the changes already planned and whether you have to stop working.
When can I retire in Portugal?
Enter your date of birth to see when you reach the normal pension age.
Retirement age in Portugal
66 + 9 mThe normal pension age is 66 and 9 months in 2026 and 66 and 11 months in 2027. It is reset every year in line with life expectancy at 65.
Early retirement in Portugal
60With at least 40 years of contributions you can retire from 60, with a reduction of 0.5% for each month early. Very long careers that started before 17 can retire earlier without a cut.
Planned changes in Portugal
66 + 11 mThe age rises to 66 and 11 months in 2027, set by Portaria 476/2025/1, and is likely to rise further.
Mandatory retirement in Portugal
70At 70, or when you start your old-age pension, a permanent contract turns into a fixed-term one that the employer can end more easily.
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. Sources: Garrigues: Retirement age rises to 66 years and 11 months in 2027.
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Retirement in Portugal: questions and answers
What is the retirement age in Portugal?
The normal pension age is 66 and 9 months in 2026 and 66 and 11 months in 2027. It is reset every year in line with life expectancy at 65.
How early can you retire in Portugal?
With at least 40 years of contributions you can retire from 60, with a reduction of 0.5% for each month early. Very long careers that started before 17 can retire earlier without a cut.
Is the retirement age going up in Portugal?
The age rises to 66 and 11 months in 2027, set by Portaria 476/2025/1, and is likely to rise further.
Do you have to retire at a certain age in Portugal?
At 70, or when you start your old-age pension, a permanent contract turns into a fixed-term one that the employer can end more easily.
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