economy
NSZ announced payment dates for unemployment benefits
The National Employment Service announced when the payment of unemployment benefits for April 2026 will begin, with details on support programs and public calls.
TL;DR
- Regular unemployment benefits for April 2026 will be paid via Banka Poštanska štedionica.
- Temporary unemployment benefits for residents of Kosovo and Metohija will be paid on May 22, 2026.
- The National Employment Service has launched 11 public calls for active employment policy measures.
- Over 15,000 unemployed individuals will have the opportunity to participate in various support programs.
- Programs offer financial assistance to both employers and unemployed individuals.
- Targeted support is provided to vulnerable groups such as youth, women in less developed areas, people with disabilities, Roma, social welfare beneficiaries, and the long-term unemployed.
- Most public calls are open until November 30, 2026, while calls for persons with disabilities extend to the end of December.
- The application deadline for the self-employment subsidy program was May 15, 2026.
- Applications for other programs can be submitted in person, by mail, or electronically to the branches of the National Employment Service.