The pension payment schedule for September 2026 has been altered in several provinces due to the National Day holiday on September 2. As per regulations, if the scheduled pension payment date coincides with a holiday, the payment will be postponed to the next working day, depending on local circumstances.

In Quang Ninh, the pension payment will be transferred to beneficiaries' accounts starting September 3, 2026. Cash payments will be distributed by the post office from September 4 to September 6, 2026. Beneficiaries who have not received their pensions due to incorrect information should contact the Social Insurance Agency or the post office to update their details and receive their payments.

Pension Payment Schedule for September 2026

• Quang Ninh: Account transfers from September 3; cash payments from September 4 to September 6.
• Dak Lak: Account transfers from September 3; cash payments starting September 4.
• Ho Chi Minh City: Account transfers on September 3; cash payments on September 10, with continued payments from September 11 to September 23 at central post offices.
• Hanoi: Account transfers on September 4; cash payments starting September 5.

The Ho Chi Minh City Social Insurance Agency currently serves 360,220 pensioners, with nearly 97% opting for account transfers. The total budget for pension payments in September 2026 is estimated at 24.32 trillion VND, serving over 3.55 million beneficiaries.

To ensure safety and efficiency, the Social Insurance Agency recommends that citizens register to receive their pensions via bank accounts. This method minimizes the need for physical travel and enhances security.

FAQs about Pension Payments

Q: Why has the pension payment schedule for September 2026 changed?
A: The schedule was adjusted due to the overlap with the National Day holiday on September 2, resulting in payments being postponed to the next working day based on local conditions.

Q: How is the pension payment schedule divided for account transfers in September 2026?
A: The Social Insurance Agency has divided the account transfer schedule into two phases to ensure safe and smooth transaction data verification.

Q: When will residents in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City receive their pensions for September 2026?
A: In Ho Chi Minh City, pensions will be transferred on September 3, with cash payments starting September 10. In Hanoi, pensions will be transferred on September 4, with cash payments starting September 5.