Poland’s 2026 13th pension payment of 1,978.49 zł will be distributed to ZUS, KRUS, and uniformed service retirees according to a schedule impacted by Easter.
2026 13th Pension: Payment Schedule for ZUS, KRUS, and Uniformed Services
The 2026 13th pension, totaling 1,978.49 zł gross, will be paid out on varying dates. The payment schedule for ZUS, KRUS, and uniformed services is dependent on the calendar and Easter holidays.
Payment Dates Affected by Easter
Easter falls on April 5th, 2026, with Easter Monday on April 6th. These dates influence the 13th pension payment schedule from the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS). Payments scheduled for non-working days will be expedited, with some seniors receiving funds before the holidays.
Approximately several million seniors may receive the 13th pension before Easter, while the majority will receive payments after the holiday period.
ZUS Payments After Easter
Over 6 million individuals will receive their 13th pension from ZUS only after Easter. Standard ZUS payment dates remain unchanged for subsequent groups.
In exceptional circumstances, the 13th pension may be paid with a delay, dependent on a decision and the date of March 31st.
KRUS Payments for Farmers
The payment schedule differs for the Agricultural Social Insurance Fund (KRUS), resulting in later transfers. Payments to farmers will be made on specific dates.
Most farmers will receive the 13th pension after Easter. KRUS applies a similar principle to ZUS – payments are expedited if the scheduled date falls on a non-working day, but the calendar does not provide as significant an advantage as with ZUS.
13th Pension for Uniformed Service Retirees
The situation is different for pension systems within the uniformed services. Payment dates are determined by specific institutions and their assigned schedules. There are two main scenarios for payments.
This means that even within the same professional group, payment dates can vary significantly.
2026 13th Pension Payment Dates – Table for ZUS, KRUS, and Uniformed Service Retirees
System | Standard Terms | Actual Payments 2026 | Notes
ZUS | 1, 6, 10, 15, 20, 25 | 31.03 / 3.04 / 10.04 / 15.04 / 20.04 / 24.04 | Some payments before Easter
KRUS | 7, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25 | Mainly after 6.04 | Most after Easter
Uniformed Services (MSWiA) | 5th of the month | Before 5.04 | Expedited
Uniformed Services (Military) | 10th of the month | 10.04 | No change
Amount and Eligibility for the 2026 13th Pension
In 2026, the 13th pension amounts to 1,978.49 zł gross, equivalent to the minimum pension after indexation. The benefit is available to individuals eligible as of March 31st, 2026.
Some seniors may receive only a portion of the 1,978.49 zł gross amount in certain circumstances.
Importance of 13th Pension Payment Dates
While differences of a few days may seem minor, they are significant, especially during the holiday season. For many households, the 13th pension provides additional funds for holidays and covering current expenses. Therefore, whether the money arrives before or after Easter makes a substantial difference for some seniors.