Severance payment limit has been increased with the Circular on Financial and Social Rights dated 6 January 2026 and numbered 27998389-010.06.02-4481518 ("Circular"), published by Ministry of Treasury and Finance – General Directorate of Public Financial Management and Transformation.
According to the Circular, the severance pay ceiling applicable for the period between 1 January 2026 and 30 June 2026 has been set at TRY 64,948.77.
The previous severance pay ceiling, which was in effect between 1 July 2025 and 31 December 2025, was TRY 53,919.68.
You can access the Communiqué through this link. (Only available in Turkish)
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