Raised statutory retirement and re-employment ages

23 March 2026 1 min read

By Michelle Chua

At a glance

From 1 July 2026, the statutory retirement age will be raised from 63 to 64 years old.
The re-employment age will also be raised from 68 to 69 years old.
These ceilings were last raised in 2022, and it is expected that the retirement age will be increased to 65 years old, and the re-employment age will be increased to 70 years old by 2030.

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