August 2026 Pensions to Include 15% Increase as Sisi Decree Takes Effect

The National Social Insurance Authority will begin disbursing August 2026 pensions on August 1, with the new 15% increase applied.

• President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued a decree implementing a 15% pension increase effective July 1, 2026.
• The increase covers 11.5 million beneficiaries at an annual cost of 70 billion Egyptian pounds, with a maximum increase of 2,505 pounds.
• The authority will disburse August pensions starting August 1 through post offices, ATMs, bank branches, and electronic wallets.
• The increase applies to pensions under the Social Insurance and Pensions Law and other specified categories.