Germany sets July 2026 pension payment dates and government eyes sick‑pay ban for high partial retirees

The German pension service will transfer July 2026 pension benefits on the last banking day of the month. Retirees whose pension began on or before 31 March 2004 receive an advance payment by 30 June 2026, while those who started after 1 April 2004 will be paid by 31 July 2026. Payments are handled by Deutsche Post’s pension service and are scheduled for the final working day of each month.

The statutory pension will rise by 4.24 % on 1 July 2026, adding roughly €77.85 per month to an average pension. Recipients will receive a notification outlining the new amount and the effective date.

Separately, the government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz is drafting legislation that would remove entitlement to statutory sick‑pay for pensioners receiving a partial pension exceeding two‑thirds of a full pension (up to 99.99 %). The measure is part of a health‑insurance financing stabilization bill and is projected to save about €30 million annually. The proposal is still under parliamentary review.