In 2026, Polish pensioners earning less than 2,900 złoty gross will receive a 14th pension payment, supplementing the existing 13th pension.
Who Will Receive the 14th Pension in 2026?
The 14th pension in 2026 is primarily intended for seniors with lower benefits – those whose pension or disability allowance does not exceed 2,900 złoty gross. For those receiving higher benefits, the amount of the “14th” pension will be gradually reduced, according to the “złoty for złoty” principle. The minimum possible payout is 50 złoty gross.
The “złoty for złoty” principle applies to seniors whose basic pension or disability allowance falls between 2,900 złoty and 4,828.49 złoty gross.
No Application Required
You do not need to submit a separate application – the 14th pension will be paid automatically, just like the 13th benefit, by the Social Insurance Institution (Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych).
Amount of the 14th Pension
Seniors whose pension or disability allowance does not exceed 2,900 złoty gross will receive the full amount of 1,978.49 złoty gross (approximately 1,800.43 złoty net). If the benefit is higher, the amount of the “14th” pension is reduced “złoty for złoty”.
For example, a pensioner with a pension of 3,100 złoty gross exceeds the threshold by 200 złoty, so their 14th pension is reduced to 1,778.49 złoty gross.
Pension Amount and “14th” Payout
Here’s a breakdown of the payout based on gross pension amount:
Up to 2,900 złoty: 1,978.49 złoty (full amount)
Who is Eligible for the 14th Pension?
The 14th pension is available to seniors who have a legal entitlement to a pension, disability allowance, social pension, or pre-retirement benefit. This also applies to younger people receiving, for example, a family pension, divided proportionally among eligible family members. The benefit also goes to people receiving a social pension – adults, totally unable to work due to health limitations arising in childhood or during education, as well as people with partial or total inability to work due to health conditions.
When Will Seniors Receive the 14th Pension?
The exact payment schedule for 2026 has not yet been fully announced, but experience from previous years shows that the benefit will be implemented in the second half of the year, in September.
Key Takeaways
If your pension does not exceed 2,900 złoty, the 14th pension is full. Above that amount – reduced, and above 4,828.49 złoty – no payout.
