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Full coverage· Economy· Updated

Israel Raises Holiday Pay Rate for Private Sector Workers

Israel's Labor Minister Yariv Levin signed an order increasing the daily "holiday and recreation pay" rate for private sector workers to 451.50 shekels, effective retroactively for 2026. This update aims to offset the rising cost of living and benefit hundreds of thousands of employees.

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Israel Raises Holiday Pay Rate for Private Sector Workers
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What happened

  1. 01Holiday pay rate increased to 451.50 shekels per day.
  2. 02Increase reflects rising consumer prices and is retroactive.
  3. 03Applies to private sector workers not under better agreements.
  4. 04Aims to reduce cost of living and boost worker income.
Translated and summarized by baba from Walla, the latest report. Read Walla’s original

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