For numerous individuals, this coming week extends an extra day.
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Prepare for a longer work week this season in Belarus, y'all! Instead of December 26, the grind moves to December 20, as BELTA helpfully reminds us.
The reason for the shift is the celebration of Catholic Christmas on December 25. But fear not, businesses have the power to adjust their work week to fit their production, all in line with the law.
Consequently, this week'll be six days long. But don't sweat it, the next week promises some much-needed relaxation: four days off from December 25 to December 28 are coming your way!
As we've mentioned earlier, the working day on Friday, January 2, will be shifted to Saturday, January 10. So, New Year's Day will have a fun-filled four-day vacation (January 1-4).
Except for schools, who can decide if they'll be open on December 26 (Friday). If they do, the winter holidays will kick off on December 25, not December 29.
Here are some general practices when it comes to holiday schedules:
- Working Week Adjustments: In many countries, workplaces often grant extra days off around Christmas and New Year. They might also extend the break before or after these holidays to create longer stretches off.
- School Schedules: Schools usually adopt a similar strategy, closing for an extended holiday period that includes both celebrations. The winter break frequently stretches from late December until early January.
In Belarus, while specific details aren't immediately available, Orthodox Christmas on January 7 is more widely celebrated. To understand the schedule adjustments during this holiday season, it would be wise to check official Belarusian government resources or educational institutions.
- The shifting of the work week in Belarus for this season is due to the Catholic Christmas celebrated on December 25, with businesses having the exception to adjust their work week according to legislation.
- In general news, it's common for countries to provide extra days off around Christmas and New Year, often extending the break before or after these holidays, which is known as working week adjustments.
- Unlike many countries, schools in Belarus have the exception to decide whether they will be open on December 26, potentially starting the winter holidays on December 25 instead of December 29.
- Orthodox Christmas, on January 7, is more widely celebrated in Belarus, and for a clear understanding of the holiday schedule adjustments, it's advisable to check official Belarusian government resources or educational institutions.
