Your "payday" depends on the last two digits of your NI number. You won't be paid from the day of your 66th birthday. You will then be paid in arrears, so your first payment won't be a full one. You'll then be paid the full amount every four weeks on the same day of the week.
www.saga.co.uk/magazine/money/retirement/pensions/state-pension-when-will-i-be-paid
Unexpected opportunity to have a few days break next week and would love some recommendations
Good Morning Wednesday 1st July 2026
Giorgia Meloni Gives Trump Both Barrels!


