Retirement Age in Saudi Arabia
The age you can get a pension in Saudi Arabia, how early you can retire, the changes already planned and whether you have to stop working.
Retirement age in Saudi Arabia
60–65Saudi nationals under the older GOSI rules get a pension at 60 (in Hijri years). The new Social Insurance Law from 3 July 2024 sets 65 for new members and phases in a higher age for members who were under 50 with less than 20 years of contributions. Expatriates get an end-of-service award, not a pension.
Early retirement in Saudi Arabia
25 yrsUnder the older rules you can get an early pension after 25 years of contributions. The new law makes early retirement harder for new members.
Planned changes in Saudi Arabia
→ 65The age rises gradually from 58–60 towards 65 for people covered by the 2024 law, in four-month steps that depend on your age when the law began.
Mandatory retirement in Saudi Arabia
Pension ageUnder the Labour Law an employment contract can end when the worker reaches the social insurance retirement age, unless both sides agree to continue.
Checked 23 October 2026 against pension authorities, national laws and recent reporting on reforms. Your own age can depend on your contribution record and scheme, so confirm it with the pension authority before you plan. This is a summary, not financial or legal advice. Sources: DLA Piper: New Social Insurance Law raises the retirement age.
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Retirement in Saudi Arabia: questions and answers
What is the retirement age in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi nationals under the older GOSI rules get a pension at 60 (in Hijri years). The new Social Insurance Law from 3 July 2024 sets 65 for new members and phases in a higher age for members who were under 50 with less than 20 years of contributions. Expatriates get an end-of-service award, not a pension.
How early can you retire in Saudi Arabia?
Under the older rules you can get an early pension after 25 years of contributions. The new law makes early retirement harder for new members.
Is the retirement age going up in Saudi Arabia?
The age rises gradually from 58–60 towards 65 for people covered by the 2024 law, in four-month steps that depend on your age when the law began.
Do you have to retire at a certain age in Saudi Arabia?
Under the Labour Law an employment contract can end when the worker reaches the social insurance retirement age, unless both sides agree to continue.
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