Iran Announces New Schedule for National Pension Payments
In a move aimed at enhancing financial coordination, Iran’s Social Security Organization has announced a revised schedule for the disbursement of pension payments starting the new Iranian year (1404). The new policy shifts the payment of all pensions to the final three days of each calendar month. Officials state this strategic change is designed to better synchronize with the national banking network and improve the overall management of the disbursement process, though it has been met with some public reaction.
Detailed Schedule for Upcoming Payments
The newly released schedule provides specific dates for different groups of pensioners for the month of Shahrivar 1404 (September 2025). The detailed timeline is as follows:
| Pensioner Group | Payment Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Social Security Pensioners | 29th, 30th, & 31st of Shahrivar |
| State Pensioners | 30th of Shahrivar |
| Military Pensioners | 31st of Shahrivar |
Rationale Behind the Policy Shift
According to the Social Security Organization, this administrative restructuring is a strategic measure intended to reduce pressure on the national banking infrastructure and streamline financial operations. The consolidation of payments into a shorter, defined window is expected to contribute to more efficient fiscal management and increase productivity within the country’s banking system.
The organization emphasizes that this careful planning is a step toward modernizing payment systems and ensuring long-term operational stability. The success of such systemic changes relies on precise execution by all relevant bodies to maintain public confidence and ensure the continued smooth delivery of essential services to pensioners.
