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BOE-A-2026-1484 ·22 January 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
Tax

Initial amount of public pensions to be capped from 1 January 2026

Royal Decree 39/2026 establishes a limit on the initial amount of public pensions for the 2026 financial year, pursuant to Royal Decree-Law 16/2025. This limit applies to Social Security pensions, State Civil Service (Clases Pasivas) pensions, and other social benefits. The measure aims to regulate pension indexation and prevent potential inflation in their initial amounts.

In 2 key points

  1. The initial amount of public pensions will be capped from 1 January 2026 (art. 1)
  2. Indexation is carried out in accordance with Royal Decree-Law 16/2025 (art. 2)

How it affects those involved

Public pension beneficiaries will see a reduction in their initial amounts starting 1 January 2026. Public administrations must adjust their indexation processes in accordance with the new limit. Pension advisors must inform clients about the change in initial amounts and the resulting effects on the total amount received. State Civil Service workers are also affected by this limitation.

Lifecycle

2026-01-22PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-01-22Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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