Important payment dates for 288,000 unemployed in Austria!

Important payment dates for 288,000 unemployed in Austria!

Wien, Österreich - In Austria, over 288,000 people rely on unemployment benefit. The payment dates for the second half of 2025 have now been announced. This information is crucial for many affected people who need financial support.

For the month of July, bank transfer will take place on August 6 and postal delivery on August 8. In August, the recipients can expect a bank transfer on September 4 and a postal delivery on September 8th. The dates for the further months are as follows:

Important information on payment

The payments are done afterwards for the previous month. Recipients without a bank account must personally collect their payments in Vienna in the post office. It is pointed out that a non -timing collection leads to the return to the labor market service (AMS) and that the blocking can result in additional payments until the application is being applied.

at the end of June 2025, 364,419 people were registered with the AMS, which corresponds to an increase of 7.8 % compared to the previous year. This shows that the labor market is under pressure and many people are dependent on government support.

New regulations from July and January 2026

From July 2025, unemployed people have to register on the first day after an interruption, such as due to illness or a stay abroad, to avoid financial loss. Furthermore, from January 1, 2026, the opportunity to work slightly during unemployment benefit will only be permitted in certain exceptional cases.

The net replacement rate of unemployment benefit is usually 55 % of the last net salary, based on the monthly contribution bases. This information is crucial for many people who are affected by unemployment and take care of their financial situation.

In addition, unemployed can apply for unemployment benefit from the AMS if they meet certain requirements, such as the unemployment report and the ability to mediate on the job market. This basic process is explained in detail on the website of the AMS, on which interested parties can find further information.

for 2024 and 2025, the AMS also offers special bonuses. For example, recipients of unemployment benefit receive a daily training surcharge of 2.60 euros for 2025. For longer training measures, there are increasing amounts that are between triple and five times, depending on the duration of the measure.

Further details on the payment dates and the corresponding regulations are available on the official website of the AMS, which provides comprehensive information about the support of those affected and which steps are necessary. So every job seeker has access to all relevant information.

For an in -depth discussion and concrete data on the open jobs and the labor market, the AMS technical explanations are also available in order to better understand the situation of people looking for work.