National Insurance Institutes Reopens Branches After Sukkot Holiday

The National Insurance Institute (Bituah Leumi) will resume regular operations at its branches nationwide on Monday, October 5, 2026, following a closure for the Sukkot holiday and intermediate days. From September 25 to October 4, public reception at the branches was suspended. With the resumption of services, insured individuals can once again receive full assistance at the branches. During the closure period, it was not possible to book in-person or phone appointments, with only online services remaining available. The National Insurance Institute's telephone hotlines, which operated on a reduced schedule during the holidays, will also return to full capacity. However, previously scheduled medical committees proceeded as planned.

In anticipation of the Sukkot holiday, long-term benefit payments were advanced to September 22. These included payments for senior citizens, survivors, work injury victims, alimony, disability, mobility, nursing care, and prisoners of Zion. As the holidays conclude, National Insurance payments are set to return to their regular schedule throughout October. Unemployment and income support benefits will be paid on October 12, insurance contribution reporting and payment are due by October 15, and child allowances will be disbursed on October 20. Long-term benefits, including those for senior citizens, survivors, disability, disabled children, severe disability services, mobility, work injury, alimony, rehabilitation, nursing care, and prisoners of Zion, will be paid monthly on October 28.