Why Timing Matters for Your Federal Retirement in 2025 and 2026 Federal employees under FERS should carefully choose their retirement dates to avoid unnecessary delays in pension payments. The best dates to retire from the federal government in 2025 include December 31, which allows for maximum leave accrual and immediate pension payments. Similarly, in 2026, employees should consid... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/fers-best-dates-to-retire-2025