The Ministry of Finance will issue the fifth and sixth series of savings bonds due in 2026.

The Ministry of Finance has decided to issue the fifth and sixth tranches of savings bonds in 2026. Both tranches of bonds are fixed-rate, fixed-term instruments. The fifth tranche has a term of 3 years, a face annual interest rate of 1.63%, and a maximum issuance amount of 27 billion yuan; the sixth tranche has a term of 5 years, a face annual interest rate of 1.7%, and a maximum issuance amount of 33 billion yuan. The issuance period for both tranches of bonds is from July 10 to July 19, 2026, with interest accruing from July 10, 2026, and interest being paid annually on July 10. The principal and final interest payment for the fifth and sixth tranches will be repaid on July 10, 2029, and July 10, 2031, respectively.