Pension Valorization in 2026 and the Start of the Muslim Ramadan

The upcoming valorization of pensions and disability benefits, scheduled for March 1, 2026, is generating considerable interest among millions of recipients. According to current estimates, the increase rate is expected to be around 4.9 percent. This is a lower value than in recent years, resulting from the dynamics of economic processes. This increase will directly translate into the amounts paid as part of the thirteenth pension, which will reach seniors in April. The Social Insurance Institution has already published a payment schedule, accounting for holidays, including Easter Monday, which will cause shifts in transfer dates for those receiving benefits on the sixth day of the month. Labor market experts indicate that individuals planning to end their professional activity should carefully analyze the timing of their transition to retirement. Often, postponing the decision until the summer period can be financially more beneficial due to the timing of the annual valorization of contributions in the Social Insurance Institution accounts. It is also important to remember to submit all required documents, as their absence may result in the granting of a lower benefit than entitled. The system for valorizing benefits in Poland is based on the annual average consumer price index increased by at least 20 percent of the real growth of the average salary in the previous year.4.9% — is the forecasted pension valorizationConcurrently, in the religious sphere, millions of people worldwide have begun observing Ramadan. The imam of the Poznań community, Youssef Chadid, emphasizes the uniqueness of this year's fasting period, which occurs at a similar time as Christian preparations for Easter. For tourists traveling to countries such as Egypt or the United Arab Emirates, this means the need to respect local customs, such as refraining from eating and drinking in public places during the day. Despite certain limitations for visitors, it is a time of special hospitality and evening celebrations known as iftar. Ramadan commemorates the revelation of the first fragments of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad, which according to tradition occurred in 610 AD in the Cave of Hira near Mecca.„I am very happy that we are fasting together this year.” — Youssef ChadidValorization and Payment Dates 2026: : → ; : → ; : →