September pensions: payments on August 26 and 28

Main and supplementary pensions for September 2026 will be paid out by e-EFKA (social security fund) on two dates. Payments will be made on Wednesday, August 26, and Friday, August 28, 2026. The split follows the Organization’s standard rule, which distinguishes beneficiaries into salaried and non-salaried categories. Payment for September begins within August, in keeping with e-EFKA’s established practice. Beneficiaries can check their bank accounts from the corresponding date.

On Wednesday, August 26, main pensions originating from the former non-salaried workers funds are paid. These are the former OAEE, OGA and ETAA funds. On the same date, main pensions awarded since the establishment of EFKA onward are also paid, under Law 4387/2016, through EFKA’s Integrated Information System. This covers pensioners, both salaried and non-salaried, from January 1, 2017 onward. This category includes all new awards granted over the past decade.

On the same day, August 26, all private-sector supplementary pensions are also paid. This applies to both non-salaried and salaried workers. Consolidating supplementary pension payments into a single date makes it easier for beneficiaries to plan. Public-sector supplementary pensions follow a different schedule. They are paid together with public-sector main pensions.

On Friday, August 28, main pensions from the former salaried workers funds are paid. These funds include IKA-ETAM, the funds of the banks, OTE and DEI, TSEAPGSO, TSP-ISAP, NAT, ETAT and ETAP-MME. On the same date, both main and supplementary public-sector pensions are also paid. This category includes the largest number of beneficiaries. Payments are credited to the declared bank accounts.

The split between dates serves to manage the volume of transactions. Simultaneous payment to all beneficiaries would put pressure on the banking system and on ATM networks. For this reason, the two-date practice has been applied consistently in recent years. The exact dates are announced each month by the Organization. Beneficiaries are informed via the e-EFKA website.

Pensioners can check their pension statement through the Organization’s online services. It shows the deductions and any changes to the amount. In the event of non-payment, beneficiaries should contact the relevant services. September’s payment being made within August is explained by the fact that pensions are paid in advance. This is a standing arrangement, not an extraordinary payment.

In the broader context of social benefits, e-EFKA and DYPA (Public Employment Service) have carried out a series of payments recently, including payments of 56.7 million euros by August 14. In the agricultural sector, ELGA (Greek Agricultural Insurance Organization) paid out 6.6 million euros in 49 prefectures on Thursday. More from Greece on the Greece page. Announcements from these agencies are published on their official websites. Beneficiaries are advised to follow them.