2026 14th Pension Net Amounts and Payment Schedule

In September 2026, ZUS will disburse the 14th pension to nearly 9 million retirees and disability pensioners in Poland, with amounts varying based on their basic monthly benefits.

14th Pension 2026 Net Amounts

In September 2026, the accounts of nearly 9 million retirees and disability pensioners will receive the 14th pension in its full amount of 1978.49 PLN gross or in a reduced amount, depending on the monthly basic benefit received. Higher basic benefits yield smaller 14th pensions, and below we explain who will receive how much and when.

The 14th pension is an additional, one-off benefit received by anyone who collects a retirement or disability pension as of August 31 of a given year. Its height depends on the base benefit. Below a certain limit, the 14th lands in the account in full; above it, it decreases on a one-for-one basis until it disappears entirely.

Payment Schedule and Full Amount Details

ZUS begins disbursements in September. The schedule is spread across several standard dates matched to the dates when individual beneficiaries collect their monthly pensions, making it vital to check your fixed pension payment date.

In 2026, the maximum amount of the 14th pension is 1978.49 PLN gross. This amount is received by individuals whose monthly gross retirement and disability benefit does not exceed 2900 PLN. Above this threshold, the 14th pension is reduced by the excess amount on a one-for-one basis.

Minimum Thresholds and Summary

The minimum paid amount of the 14th pension is 50 PLN gross. Lower benefits are not paid, meaning that if the reduction results in less than 50 PLN, the retiree receives nothing, affecting those with regular benefits from about 4828 PLN gross and above.

In September 2026, ZUS will pay out the 14th pension in amounts up to 1978.49 PLN gross, with the full benefit going to those with pensions up to 2900 PLN gross and reductions applying above this limit down to the 50 PLN cutoff.