The Singapore Government has announced that, with effect from 1 July 2026, the statutory retirement age will be raised to 64, and the re-employment age will be increased to 69 under the Retirement and Re-employment Act.
This revision forms part of Singapore’s progressive roadmap to raise the retirement age to 65 and the re-employment age to 70 by 2030, supporting longer working lives in response to an ageing population and evolving workforce dynamics.
Under the revised framework:
- Employers are not permitted to retire employees before the age of 64, provided the employee meets performance and medical fitness requirements.
- Eligible employees must be offered re-employment up to the age of 69, subject to mutually agreed terms and conditions.
The policy aims to strengthen retirement adequacy, enhance employment security for mature workers, and enable businesses to retain experienced talent. It also allows organisations to better plan workforce strategies in a tightening labour market.
Employers should review their employment contracts, HR policies, and workforce planning frameworks to ensure compliance ahead of the implementation date.
These policy updates reflect Singapore’s broader approach to an ageing workforce, encouraging career longevity, strengthening retirement adequacy, and ensuring workers have choices about how long they continue to work.