The search between pensioners had increased markedly from the date of payment of April 2026 pensions, and many had questioned the possibility of early payment of pensions before Eid al-Fitr, especially after a decision to release the salary of March 2026.
Dr. Ali Al-Idrisi, the economic expert, responds: the Egyptian State pays great attention to the file of pensioners and older persons, as those who deserve more care and support.
The teaching staff added that the State ' s actions in this file reflected its desire to provide a decent life for older persons, especially in the light of economic challenges and high cost of living.
- The date and methods for the payment of pensions are as follows:
The April 2026 pensions are scheduled to be disbursed at the beginning of the month, as usual on 1 of each month, with the latest increase announced in July 2025 in accordance with President Abdullah Al-Sisi ' s decision.
To date, the National Social Insurance Authority has not issued any decisions on the early disbursement of pensions before Eid al-Fitr.
April 2026
Pensioners can receive their pensions from 1 April to come through the following ways:
- Bank machines
- Forward windows and a privilege
Information on pensions
Beneficiaries can be informed about the disbursement of pensions and their insurance figure through the official website of the National Social Insurance Authority through the following link.
https://www.nosi.gov.eg/ar/Pages/HomePage/Home.aspx
Recent increase in pensions
The 15% increase in pensions was applied as of July 2025, in accordance with article 35 of the Egyptian Social Insurance Act (No. 148 of 2019), which provides for an annual increase of pensions not exceeding 15%.
This increase is part of the new social package to enhance the financial protection of pensioners.
General Jamal Awad, President of the Board of Directors of the National Social Insurance Board, confirmed that the maximum increase was Pound2175, benefiting some 11.5 million citizens, at a total cost of up to Pound70 billion.
It should be noted that the National Social Insurance Authority continues to make available many easy means to disburse and enquire electronically, in order to facilitate pensioners and reduce overcrowding in exchange windows, while emphasizing the follow-up of any formal decisions that may be made on exchange dates during the next period, particularly as the Holy See approach.
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