economy
March 19, 2026
IMPORTANT NEWS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED! It concerns a NEW PAYMENT! The state has increased the amounts, find out exactly when the money will arrive in your account!
Regular financial compensation for the unemployed for February will be paid on Friday, March 20, the National Employment Service announced.
TL;DR
- Regular unemployment benefits for February will be paid on Friday, March 20.
- Temporary unemployment benefits for those in Kosovo and Metohija will be paid on Saturday, March 21.
- Payments will be made through Banka Poštanska štedionica.
- New, adjusted unemployment benefit amounts are in effect from February 1, 2026.
- The adjustment was made according to the annual consumer price index for 2025.
- The daily base for calculating unemployment benefits is now 1,507.12 dinars.
- The benefit amount ranges from 60% to 90% of the daily base, depending on work history.
- The National Employment Service also offers employment programs and retraining.
- These measures aim to provide financial support and facilitate re-employment.