How old are you in 2025? Key ages for retirement, voting, driving, buying alcohol, more

Greta Cross, USA TODAY

January 2, 2025 at 12:45 p.m.·2 min read

How old are you turning in the new year? Maybe you can finally apply for retirement, vote in the next election or get behind the wheel. Or maybe, 2025 is just another year.

The majority of age-related milestones seem to occur throughout one's teenage years and young adulthood, with obtaining a driver's license at age 16, voting at 18, and being able to purchase and consume alcohol at 21, to name a few. However, seniors, especially those over the age of 62, may be counting down the day until they can file for Social Security.

The new year also represents the start of Generation Beta, which will encompass individuals born between 2025 and 2039. Members of this new generation will be the children of younger millennials and older Gen Zers, and many will likely see the 22nd century.

Here's a round-up of key age milestones for 2025.

More: Will you take Social Security in 2025? Better know your official full retirement age

Who can retire in 2025?

Seniors who turn 62 years old in 2025 are eligible for retirement, meaning individuals born in 1963 or later are eligible.

While most may associate retirement with age 65, seniors can file for Social Security at age 62. However, seniors who wait to file for Social Security up to age 70 will receive an increased amount of benefits.

Who can vote in 2025?

Adults who were born in 2007, turning 18 this year, can vote in upcoming elections.

Who can rent a car in 2025?

Minimum age requirements for renting cars varies per state and rental company, but generally, the minimum ranges between 18-25 years old. This means individuals born between 2000 and 2007 are likely eligible to rent a car this year.

Who can buy and consume alcohol, tobacco and marijuana in 2025?

Adults born in 2004, turning 21 this year, can purchase alcohol and tobacco. In states where medical and recreational marijuana is legal, adults who are 21 can purchase these products, too.

Who can gamble in 2025?

Age minimums for gambling varies per type and per state. In most states, the minimum age is 18 or 21. The following chart lists the minimum legal ages for gambling at casinos, in bingo and lotteries, and at dog and horseracing gambling:

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Who can get their driver's license in 2025?

Teenagers turning 16 this year, born in 2009, are eligible to get their driver's licenses.

Who can get a job in 2025?

Per the U.S. Department of Labor, teenagers turning 14 this year, born in 2011, are eligible to work under minor regulations. Under these regulations, teenagers under the age of 16 can only work three hours a day when school is in session, up to eight hours a day when school isn't in session and up until 9 p.m. June through August.

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How old are you in 2025? Key ages for retirement, voting, driving, buying alcohol, more