As of 2026, the binding private-sector havraa rate is 418 ₪ per day, and convalescence pay equals havraa days × daily rate × job percentage × (months worked ÷ 12). Example: an employee with 5 years' seniority, full-time for a full year, receives 7 × 418 = 2,926 ₪.
How is it calculated?
The calculation has four steps: find your havraa days by seniority (private sector: 5 days in year 1, 6 in years 2–3, 7 in years 4–10, 8 in years 11–15, 9 in years 16–19 and 10 from year 20 on), take the daily rate for your sector — 418 ₪ private or 511.60 ₪ public (since 1.6.2026) — multiply by your job percentage, and finally multiply by months actually worked divided by 12. The payment is usually made with one of the summer salaries, between June and September.
Example: a private-sector employee with 5 years' seniority is entitled to 7 havraa days, so full-time after a full year of work they receive 7 × 418 = 2,926 ₪. Important caveats: eligibility begins only after 12 months with the same employer, and the first payment then covers year 1 as well; part-time employees receive a proportional amount; and these are the minimum amounts under the extension order — a collective agreement or personal contract may set better terms.
Frequently asked questions
When is convalescence pay paid in Israel?
In most workplaces, dmei havraa is paid once a year with one of the summer salaries, between June and September. Some employers split it into monthly installments on the payslip, which is allowed as long as the full annual amount is paid.
Is the havraa daily rate rising to 451.50 ₪?
On 22.6.2026 the Histadrut and employers agreed to raise the private-sector rate to 451.50 ₪ per day, but it becomes binding only once the extension order is signed. Until then the binding rate is 418 ₪, and when the order is signed the raise will apply retroactively.
Who is entitled to havraa pay, and what about part-time?
Every employee who completes 12 months with the same employer is entitled, and the first payment covers year 1 as well. Part-time work is paid proportionally: for example, at 50% with 5 years' seniority — 7 × 418 × 50% = 1,463 ₪.
This calculation is a general estimate for illustration only. It does not constitute tax, pension, or investment advice, nor a substitute for personal advice from a licensed professional, and should not be relied on for decisions.
