In an embodiment an electrolytic capacitor includes a covering element configured to close an opening of a can comprising a capacitor element. A connection element comprises a lead tab for applying an electrical signal to the capacitor element and a rivet having a first head to fix the lead tab to the covering element. The connection element includes an upper washer arranged between the first head of the rivet and the lead tab. The lead tab has a first section having a first opening and a second section having a second opening. The lead tab is folded such that the first opening and the second opening of the lead tab are arranged above each other. The rivet is arranged in the first and second openings of the lead tab and in an opening of the upper washer.