This is the group of future retirees who in 2026 will be able to have the entire pension
With the reform that was carried out in Spain during 2013, a plan was established that would change both the minimum retirement age and the period of years of contributions to be able to collect the entire pension. For this reason, both have been gradually delayed until the future year 2027 reaches the minimum 67 years.
However, until next year, there will be a transition period that currently places this date in the 66 years and 10 months this 2026. Thus, Spanish citizens who have born between 1960 and 1970 They will be able to receive the entire pension upon reaching the minimum retirement age, although they must meet the requirements established by law.
Minimum retirement age this 2026
In 2025, people who had a contribution period of 38 years and 3 months could request retirement. However, for people who did not reach this minimum figure, it could not be requested until they were 66 years and 8 months of age.
As of January 1, 2026, the possibility of enjoying the entire pension for people aged 65 who have contributed for 38 years and 3 months or more. Despite this, as a consequence of the plan that modifies the minimum requirements, anyone who does not reach this period must wait until they are 66 years and 10 months old. two months more than in 2025.
Also, it should be noted that the law establishes that to be entitled to a contributory retirement pension, even if it is not 100%, It is necessary to have contributed for a minimum of 15 years and at least two of them must have occurred within the fifteen years prior to the date of retirement.
