# Bulgarian pension system administration and data

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bulgarian-pension-system-administration-and-data
> Updated: 2026-08-28T05:24:00.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2.

Data from the National Social Security Institute (NSSI) for 2025 indicates that approximately one-third of Bulgarian pensioners retire under special regimes rather than standard rules. This includes 1,487,094 individuals under category three labor conditions and 462,101 people through various special modes, such as early retirement, security sector regulations, and heavy labor conditions.

Following these statistical insights, the NSSI announced new rules for pension disbursements effective September 2026. Due to changes in the Ordinance on Pensions and Insurance Experience, payments and supplements will now be processed on the preceding working day if the standard scheduled dates—the 7th or 20th of the month—fall on a non-working day.

For September 2026, pension distributions via post offices and bank accounts are scheduled to begin on September 4 and conclude by September 18. Additionally, other social benefits are scheduled for disbursement in September, with maternity and childcare allowances starting on September 3 and unemployment benefits on September 15.

## Claims

- The NSSI will implement new rules for pension payments starting in September. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Pension payments will now be moved to the preceding working day if the 7th or 20th of the month falls on a non-working day. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- September pension payments via bank transfer will occur on September 4. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Pension payments via post offices will begin on September 4 and end on September 18. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Maternity and childcare benefits will be paid on September 3. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Unemployment benefits will be paid on September 15. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Pension updates announced in Bulgaria and North Macedonia

Bulgaria is implementing new pension payment schedules for September to avoid delays caused by holidays, while North Macedonia anticipates a 3% to 3.5% pension increase.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgarias-nssi-implements-new-pension-payment-schedule

### 2026-08-24: Bulgaria pension data shows one-third retire under special regimes

Bulgarian National Social Security Institute data shows one-third of pensioners retire under special regimes, including early retirement, security sector roles, and heavy labor conditions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgaria-pension-data-shows-one-third-retire-under-special-regimes

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