Shows the official age (zhousui), the traditional age (xusui) and zodiac sign, together with the statutory retirement age under the 2025 reform.
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Statutory retirement age (gradual increase from 2025)
Statutory retirement age
63 yrs (originally 60, raised by 36 months)
Retirement month
2053-1
Flexible early retirement (earliest)
60 yrs · 2050-1
Flexible deferred retirement (latest)
66 yrs · 2056-1
Minimum pension contribution period
20 years (retiring in 2053)
Early retirement of up to 3 years is possible once the minimum contribution period is met, but never below the original statutory age. Deferral of up to 3 years requires agreement with the employer. Actual processing follows the local human resources and social security bureau.
Xusui is the traditional age: 1 at birth, plus 1 at every Spring Festival (Lunar New Year). The zodiac sign here follows the Spring Festival; some traditions use Lichun (around 4 February) instead. Official documents use zhousui (age in full years).
How it is calculated
Zhousui = as-of year − birth year (minus 1 before this year's birthday)
Xusui = lunar year of the as-of date − lunar year of birth + 1 (before that year's Spring Festival, the lunar year is the previous year)
Zodiac = sign of the lunar year of birth (Rat, Ox, Tiger…)
Retirement age = original age + months of delay (1 month for every 4 or 2 months of birth date)
Statutory retirement age increase (from 2025-01-01)
Group
Original age
Pace
First affected
Final age
Male employees
60
+1 month every 4 months
Born January 1965 (60 and 1 month)
63 · born September 1976 or later
Female employees (originally 55)
55
+1 month every 4 months
Born January 1970 (55 and 1 month)
58 · born September 1981 or later
Female employees (originally 50)
50
+1 month every 2 months
Born January 1975 (50 and 1 month)
55 · born November 1984 or later
The minimum pension contribution period rises by 6 months a year from 2030, reaching 20 years in 2039. Once it is met you may retire up to 3 years early (not below the original age), or up to 3 years later by agreement with the employer.
Example
Born 10 January 1990, as of 21 October 2026: Zhousui 36. Born before the 1990 Spring Festival (27 January), so the lunar birth year is 1989 (己巳), Year of the Snake, and xusui is 2026 − 1989 + 1 = 38
Retirement age for someone born that month: Men: 63 (January 2053); women originally at 55: 58 (January 2048); women originally at 50: 55 (January 2045)
Things to keep in mind
Spring Festival dates come from a 1900–2100 table (Chinese calendar with new-moon times corrected). If you follow the tradition of switching signs at Lichun (around 4 February), results for January–February births may differ.
How xusui is counted can vary by region and family.
Early retirement for special occupations (mining, high-temperature work, etc.) and some job groups may follow separate rules.
The retirement age is an illustrative calculation; the actual date and pension conditions are confirmed by the local human resources and social security bureau.
FAQ
Why is xusui two years more than zhousui?
Xusui starts at 1 at birth and goes up at every Spring Festival regardless of the birthday. So between the Spring Festival and your birthday, xusui is two more than zhousui.
How are "originally 50" and "originally 55" women distinguished?
Under the old rules, ordinary female workers (production posts, etc.) retired at 50 and female cadres (managerial and professional posts, etc.) at 55. Which applies to you follows your employer and personnel records.
Can I retire early?
Once you meet the minimum contribution period you can choose to retire up to 3 years early, but never before the original statutory age (60, 55 or 50).