Singapore to Raise Retirement Age to 65 and Re-employment Age to 70 in 2029

Published 2026-10-26

The Singapore government has announced that the statutory retirement age will rise to 65, and the re-employment age will rise to 70, from January 1, 2029. The change will allow older workers to stay in the workforce for longer. It is part of the government's plan to help seniors continue working as they grow older.

The retirement age is the age at which employers can legally let employees go. The re-employment age is the age up to which employers must offer older workers the chance to continue working, if they want to and if they meet the requirements. By raising both ages, the government wants to give Singaporeans more time to earn an income and to keep using their skills and experience.

The government also plans to expand flexible work arrangements for seniors. Flexible work can include part-time jobs, different working hours, or changes to the number of days worked each week. These options may help older workers balance work with health needs and family responsibilities. Employers will be encouraged to offer more of these arrangements.

For many Singaporean workers, the change means they will need to plan their finances and careers over a longer period. Workers who are approaching retirement age may want to find out how the new rules will affect them. Further details about how the changes will be put into practice are expected to be shared in the coming months.

Sources: The Straits Times

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