The Banco de la Nación has released its official payment schedule for August 2026, detailing the disbursement dates for public sector workers and pensioners across Peru. According to the institution, the staggered calendar is designed to streamline the collection process, improve service efficiency at bank branches, and prevent overcrowding. Payments for government employees and pension beneficiaries will be processed through specific dates tailored to their respective entities and payment modes.
Public Sector Disbursement Dates
Remuneration for public sector employees will be issued in phases, coordinated by the Banco de la Nación and the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). The schedule for late August is as follows:
- Thursday, August 20: Education (including universities), the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Transport and Communications, Defense, the Judiciary, the Public Ministry, Economy and Finance, Justice, regional government executing units, the Comptroller General of the Republic, the Congress of the Republic, Agrarian and Irrigation, and Energy and Mines.
- Friday, August 21: Interior, Development and Social Inclusion, Housing, Construction and Sanitation, the Ombudsman’s Office, and Foreign Relations.
- Monday, August 24: Health, Women and Vulnerable Populations, Culture, Environment, Labor and Employment Promotion, and the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (RENIEC).
- Tuesday, August 25: Production, Foreign Trade and Tourism, the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE), the Military Police Court, the National Justice Board, the National Elections Jury, and the Constitutional Court.
Pension Payment Schedule
Pensioners enrolled in the ONP system will receive their benefits according to a schedule organized by the first letter of their last names. The Banco de la Nación has set the following dates for account deposits:
- Last names A–C: Monday, August 10
- Last names D–L: Tuesday, August 11
- Last names M–Q: Wednesday, August 12
- Last names R–Z: Thursday, August 13
For those receiving payments at home, the service is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 17, and conclude on Wednesday, August 26.
Did You Know? The Banco de la Nación operates with a standard branch schedule, typically open Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with limited Saturday hours from 9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at select locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I collect my payment?
Payments are processed through the Banco de la Nación according to the established institutional and alphabetical calendar.
What should I do if I am a pensioner?
Pensioners should identify their payment date based on the first letter of their last name or wait for the home delivery window, which runs from August 17 to August 26.
Are all bank branches open on Saturdays?
No, Saturday service from 9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. is available only at branches specifically authorized for weekend operations.
Have you checked your specific entity’s date to ensure you have a clear plan for your banking needs this month?