U.S. applications for jobless benefits jumped to their highest level in two months, but layoffs remain in a historically healthy range.

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits surged to a two-month high last week, but that likely did not mark a material shift in labor market conditions as the rise was related to school spring breaks in New York state.

Applications for US unemployment benefits rose to the highest level since February during the week that followed Easter and spring recess at New York City public schools.