November 2026 pensions will be paid early because of the 28 October public holiday. The e-EFKA social security agency has announced the final payment schedule, with payments to be made in two phases, following the distinction between salaried and self-employed workers.
Monday 26 October
The following will be paid on Monday 26 October:
Main pensions from the former funds for self-employed workers, OAEE, OGA and ETAA.
Main pensions awarded through OPS-EFKA after EFKA was established, under Law 4387/2016, to salaried and self-employed workers from 1 January 2017 onwards.
All supplementary pensions in the private sector, for both salaried and self-employed workers.
The money is expected to be available at ATMs from Friday afternoon, 23 October, depending on the bank.
Thursday 29 October
The following will be paid on Thursday 29 October:
Main pensions from the former funds for salaried workers, IKA-ETAM, banks, OTE and PPC.
Main pensions from the other funds brought into EFKA, as well as NAT, ETAT and ETAP-MME.
Main and supplementary pensions for the public sector.
As Wednesday 28 October is a public holiday, the money is expected to appear in bank accounts from Tuesday afternoon, 27 October. The exact time the funds are credited may vary by financial institution.