Ascension Day causes changes to the unemployment fund’s service hours and benefit payment dates.
Telephone service and eService chat
Our customer service will be closed on Thursday 14 May and Friday 15 May.
eService
The eService is available as usual, so you can submit applications and send messages on all days.
Please note that messages are answered only on weekdays.
Payment dates around Ascension Day
Around Ascension Day, payment dates differ from normal as follows:
Payment date Funds in account
13 May 2026 15 May 2026