The SVB pays your AOW monthly around the 23rd. The exact date varies per month. The amount usually arrives in your account within 1 business day.
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AOW Payout Dates 2026
View all AOW (state pension) payment dates and amounts for 2026. The SVB transfers your AOW monthly around the 23rd. Also discover how much tax you pay on your AOW and whether you're entitled to a refund.
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AOW Payment Dates 2026
The SVB transfers your AOW pension each month. Below you'll find the exact payment dates for 2026.
MaandBetaaldatum
January
January 22, 2026
February
February 23, 2026
March
March 23, 2026
April
April 23, 2026
May
May 21, 2026
June
June 23, 2026
July
July 23, 2026
August
August 24, 2026
September
September 23, 2026
OctoberDeze maand
October 22, 2026
November
November 23, 2026
December
December 21, 2026
Source: SVB.nl
The amount usually arrives in your account within 1 business day after the payment date.
AOW Amounts 2026
AOW amounts are adjusted twice a year (January and July).
Single person
€ 1,637.57
Gross per month
€ 106.55
Holiday allowance per month
Married/cohabiting (per person)
€ 1,122.12
Gross per month
€ 76.10
Holiday allowance per month
Amounts as of January 1, 2026. Net amounts depend on tax credits and healthcare contribution (4.85%).
AOW & Tax
How much tax do you pay on your AOW?
As an AOW recipient, you pay a lower tax rate in the first bracket. But did you know you may be entitled to additional deductions?
- AOW recipients no longer pay AOW premiums — you fall in a lower rate (17.85% instead of 35.75% in bracket 1)
- Senior citizens' discount up to EUR 2,067 if your aggregate income does not exceed EUR 46,002
- Single senior citizens' discount of EUR 540 extra
- Deductible healthcare costs (medication, aids, transport)
- Charitable donation deductions
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about AOW
Answers to the most common questions about your AOW pension and taxes. .
In 2026, a single person receives EUR 1,637.57 gross per month. For married or cohabiting individuals, this is EUR 1,122.12 per person. Holiday allowance is paid on top of this.
Yes, income tax is withheld from your AOW. However, as an AOW recipient you no longer pay AOW premiums, which means your rate in the first bracket is lower (17.85% instead of 35.75%). You may also be entitled to senior citizens' tax credits.
The ouderenkorting is a tax credit for people who have reached AOW age. In 2026, it amounts to a maximum of EUR 2,067 if your aggregate income does not exceed EUR 46,002. Single seniors receive an additional EUR 540.
Not always, but it's often beneficial. If you're entitled to deductions or tax credits that aren't automatically applied, you can get money back by filing a return.
The holiday allowance is paid annually in May by the SVB. In 2026, this is EUR 106.55 gross per month for singles and EUR 76.10 for married/cohabiting individuals.
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