Rewritten Title: Iran Announces Comprehensive Pension Payment Schedule and Arrears Settlement for Key Sectors
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The Iranian government has released the official payment schedule for October 2025 pensions, covering retirees from Social Security, state, military, and education sectors. This announcement provides crucial financial clarity for millions of retirees, detailing not only the regular monthly payments but also the final settlement of outstanding dues.
Clearing Pension Arrears: A Key Deadline
A significant part of the announcement concerns the clearance of pension arrears from the previous fiscal year. The government has outlined a clear timeline, distinguishing between different pension brackets:
- Pensioners and survivors receiving ≤ 20 million Tomans: Their arrears have been fully settled.
- Pensioners and survivors receiving > 20 million Tomans: Their outstanding payments will be cleared by October 13, 2025.
The amount of arrears paid is directly proportional to the pensioner’s monthly income, with estimates suggesting payments ranging from 4.5 million to 10 million Tomans for different salary levels.
Key Disbursements for Retirees in October
Beyond the regular pension and arrears, retirees can expect three key financial injections in the first half of October 2025:
- Etka & Hekmat Card Credit: For military retirees, a subsistence subsidy will be loaded onto these cards by October 5-6, 2025, enabling purchases at subsidized stores.
- Justice Share Dividends: The second tranche of dividends for the 2023-2024 fiscal year is scheduled for early October. This nationwide program is set to disburse a total of 50 trillion Tomans.
- Child Benefit Allowance: Payments for eligible retirees with children under 18 or in full-time education will be made by October 7, 2025, either alongside the October pension or separately.
October 2025 Pension Payment Dates
To aid in financial planning, the specific dates for the regular monthly pension deposits have been confirmed:
- Social Security Retirees: October 20, 21, and 22, 2025.
- State Retirees: October 21, 2025.
- Military Retirees: October 21, 2025.
The timely disbursement of pensions and the settlement of arrears are viewed as vital measures to support the economic well-being of retirees. Relevant authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to promptly address any discrepancies in payments, underscoring a focus on transparency and equitable treatment for all pensioners.