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GPSSA Announces 2026 Pension Disbursement Dates

Last Updated 13/02/2026 16:48

Adjustments ensure timely access to entitlements ahead of UAE public holidays.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 9 January 2026: The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has released its 2026 pension disbursement schedule, thoughtfully adjusted to align with official UAE public holidays. These adjustments ensure pensioners and beneficiaries receive their entitlements ahead of festive periods to meet the needs of their families, reflecting GPSSA’s commitment to seamless financial planning and uninterrupted access to income.

The 2026 schedule includes advanced disbursements ahead of public holidays. Pension payments for March have been brought forward to the 19th of the month to facilitate preparations for Eid Al Fitr. Similarly, May's pension payment has been shifted to the 22nd of the month, prior to Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha.

April's pension payments have also been brought forward to the 24th of the month. Meanwhile, pension payments for February, September, and December will be disbursed on the 25th of each month, whereas payments for January, June, and November will be made on the 26th of each month. Finally, pension payments for July, August, and October will be disbursed on their regular dates - the 27th of each month.

GPSSA urges pensioners and beneficiaries to keep their personal data updated to guarantee uninterrupted payments. For assistance, entitled members can contact GPSSA via toll-free number 80010, website, social media channels, or by visiting one of its Customer Happiness Centres.

Eligible pension recipients include civilians who are subject to the Federal Pension and Social Security law and individuals whose pension files are managed by GPSSA on behalf of the Ministry of Finance.

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What periods may the Insured merge?

• Previous service periods with any employer subject to the provisions of the Federal Decree-Law

•Previous service period prior to acquiring the UAE nationality

•Previous service periods in any entity determined by the Cabinet

What are the conditions for an insured’s registration with the GPSSA?

• The individual must be a United Arab Emirates national

• The individual must be between the ages of 18 to 60

• The individual must be medically fit to work upon appointment, as evidenced by an approved medical report

• He/she must work for an employer subject to the provisions of the law applied by the GPSSA

If a pensioner from the GPSSA returns to work, and their pension disbursement was suspended because their salary was greater than the pension amount, and they contribute again under the provisions of the law, how will their service be settled in the future if they leave work?

· If they become entitled to a pension for their subsequent service period, they shall be disbursed the larger of the two pensions, whether it's the one they are entitled to for their previous service period or for their subsequent service period

· If they become entitled to a gratuity for their subsequent service period, the gratuity shall be disbursed to them, and the suspended pension shall be reinstated for disbursement

If an employer paid excess amounts to the GPSSA, is there a specific period within which they have the right to claim them back?

Yes, the employer may reclaim any amounts they paid to the GPSSA that exceed the required contributions, but under condition that they claim them within two years from the date of payment.

Is there a mechanism that the Insured, Pensioner, Beneficiary, or any interested party must follow to claim their rights and have reconsidered before resorting to litigation?

Before a rights holder can go to court, they must first appeal the pension or gratuity decision to the Insurance Appeals Committee formed by the Board of Directors, and this must be done within five years of becoming entitled to the pension or end-of-service payment. This means the committee must be petitioned before taking legal action against the employer, and the appeal has a five-year deadline.

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