NZ Super payment dates
NZ Superannuation is paid fortnightly on a Tuesday. Find out what dates you get paid.
2026 payment dates
|
Month |
Direct bank deposit payment date |
|---|---|
|
January |
Tuesday 13 |
|
February |
Tuesday 10 |
|
March |
Tuesday 10 |
|
April |
Tuesday 7 (paid early on 3 April due to Easter Monday) |
|
May |
Tuesday 5 |
|
June |
Tuesday 2 |
|
July |
Tuesday 14 |
|
August |
Tuesday 11 |
|
September |
Tuesday 8 |
|
October |
Tuesday 6 |
|
November |
Tuesday 3 |
|
December |
Tuesday 1 |
Download the 2026 payment date calendar
Please note the calendar shows the:
- regular payment dates in green, and
- public holiday payment dates in red.
Download print-friendly calendar of 2026 payment dates (PDF 16 KB)
Increases to NZ Super
NZ Super rates increase every year on 1 April to adjust to changes in the average wage. Any information about this increase, or any other changes to our payment rates, will always be communicated here on the Work and Income website.
The next NZ Super increase will be on 1 April 2026.