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Greece sets October 2026 pension payment schedule
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, in collaboration with the administration of e-EFKA, has decided to permanently synchronize the payment dates for both main and supplementary pensions.
For the October 2026 pension cycle, approximately 2.4 million non-salaried individuals will receive payments on Friday, September 25, 2026. This includes payments from OPEKA, OGA, and various e-EFKA categories.
Approximately 1.7 million salaried employees will receive their pensions on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. This group includes recipients from IKA-ETAM, the public sector, and various private sector funds. Additionally, pensions for uninsured elderly individuals through OPEKA are scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Funds are expected to be available in accounts starting from the afternoon of the preceding working day.