Pensions in Ukraine will increase in 2026: what is known about the new payment amounts.

According to inkorr.com: According to the draft state budget for 2026, the minimum pension will increase by 9.4% compared to the current 2361 hryvnias. The lawyer noted that this increase corresponds to the inflation rate for 2025.

'From inflation, that is how much the national currency has depreciated, that is how much the minimum pension has increased. In fact, purchasing power has not changed. At least it has remained the same,' - explained Dmytro Korsun.

The expert added that the new amount does not take into account possible inflation in 2026. At the same time, maximum pension payments will rise to 25,950 hryvnias.

Indexation of Military Pensions

Indexation of military pensions is planned for March 2026. The purpose of this procedure is to support the purchasing power of already received payments. The indexation percentage will be determined later, after calculating the inflation rate and publishing the relevant resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers in February. The lawyer suggested that the figure may approach last year's level of 11.5%.

'Absolutely unambiguously and without objection. This decision of the Cabinet, this resolution of the Cabinet will be challenged in court. This is definite,' - the lawyer stated.

He reminded that a previous similar decision had already been recognized as unlawful in lower courts, although the case is still under consideration in the Supreme Court. Lawyers are preparing to challenge new restrictive norms that may appear at the beginning of next year.

The Government of Ukraine proposes an increase in the minimum pension by 9.4% in 2026, an increase in maximum pension payments, and indexation of military pensions in March. These measures are aimed at supporting the purchasing power of citizens, however, some specialists doubt the preservation of real purchasing power after the increase in payments.

The mentioned pension increase may play an important role in improving the material condition of many Ukrainians, especially those receiving minimum pensions. However, experts warn that the real purchasing power will depend on the level of inflation next year, which may affect the economic situation in the country.