S’pore retirement age to go up to 64 in 2026, re-employment age to rise to 69

Companies must offer eligible staff re-employment until the age of 69 or employment assistance in its place. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE: Workers who want to work longer will have longer statutory protection with the raising of Singapore’s retirement age from 63 to 64 on July 1, 2026.

The re-employment age will likewise go up from 68 to 69. Companies must offer eligible staff re-employment until that age, though on adjusted terms if necessary, or employment assistance in its place.