Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise says: the change in pension payment date is permitted.
A person complained. They said that pensioners did not receive help. But the Chancellor of Justice said that the department acted correctly.
The department announced the change three months in advance. Pensioners had time.
Pension is paid every month. The law does not specify an exact date.
Previously, pensions were paid on the 5th of the month. If the 5th was a weekend, it was paid on Friday. Starting from 2025, it will be paid on Monday or Tuesday.
In 2025, the pension payment date will change for four months. For eight months it will remain the same.
The department says that paying pensions is difficult. The process starts at the end of the month. Money goes to the bank two days before payment. Sometimes the money has to be sent already on the 1st.
Therefore, the department cannot always pay before the weekend.