Starting 2025: Gradual Implementation of Delayed Legal Retirement Age
Effective January 1, 2025, China will take 15 years to gradually increase the legal retirement age for male workers from 60 to 63 years old and for female workers from 50/55 to 55/58 years old, respectively.
The "Interim Measures for Implementing Flexible Retirement System" states that from January 1, 2025, workers who have met the minimum pension contribution period can voluntarily choose early retirement. This early retirement option allows workers to retire up to 3 years before the legal retirement age, though it cannot be earlier than the original retirement ages (50 or 55 for women, 60 for men). Workers choosing this option must notify their employer in writing at least 3 months before their chosen retirement date.
Regarding flexible delayed retirement, workers reaching the legal retirement age can agree with their employer to delay retirement for up to 3 years beyond the legal retirement age. This arrangement must be agreed upon in writing at least 1 month in advance. Once the delayed retirement period is set, it cannot be extended further. However, during the delayed retirement period, if both the employer and employee agree, the arrangement can be terminated, and regular retirement procedures can be followed.
The gradual delay will be implemented over a 15-year period, affecting male workers by increasing their retirement age from 60 to 63 years and female workers by increasing their retirement age from 50 to 55 years for some categories and from 55 to 58 years for other categories. Both flexible early retirement and delayed retirement options require formal written agreements between employers and employees, with specific notification periods and conditions that must be met for implementation.
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