Countdown to pension increase begins! When will the January 2026 raise be finalized?

How much pensions will increase for 2026 is being closely watched by millions of retirees. The final inflation data for 2025 will be the most important factor in determining the increase to be applied to pensions.

While retirees wait for the raise to be applied to their salaries in January, questions regarding the 5-month inflation difference and the rate of the raise have not yet been clarified.

With the final quarter of 2025, the rate of the increase to be applied to pensions will become clearer.

For now, the lowest figure for SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees' salaries has been announced as 16 thousand 881 TL. In light of the November inflation data and year-end figures, the January 2026 raise rate will be finalized.

WHEN WILL THE 5-MONTH INFLATION DIFFERENCE BE ANNOUNCED?

The 5-month inflation difference, one of the most important components of the raise to be applied to pensions, has not yet been determined. However, the date when this difference will be announced is approaching. November inflation rates will be announced on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Following this data, the rate of increase to be applied to pensions will be finalized.

WHO WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE PENSION HIKE?

The salary increase to be made in January will directly affect SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees. The amount of this raise will be finalized along with the November inflation rates and the final data for 2025.