The government has declared public holidays nationwide on February 11 and 12 on the occasion of the upcoming National Parliament elections and referendum. In addition, a special holiday has been announced on February 10 for workers and employees in industrial areas.
The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette notification in this regard on Sunday (January 25), announcing a three-day holiday.
Voting for the election and the referendum will be held nationwide on February 12.
As February 13 and 14 (Friday and Saturday) are weekly holidays, government employees will enjoy a continuous four-day holiday from February 11 to 14. On the other hand, workers in industrial areas will have a continuous five-day holiday from February 10 to 14.
According to the notification, under the authority granted by the Allocation of Business Among the Different Ministries and Divisions and in line with the decision of the advisory council meeting, executive-order public holidays have been declared across the country on February 11 and 12 (Wednesday and Thursday). The holidays will apply to officials and employees of government, semi-government, autonomous, and private offices, institutions, and organisations, as well as teachers, officials, and employees of government and private educational institutions, to facilitate voting and participation in the election.
Additionally, a special holiday has been declared on February 10 (Tuesday) for workers and employees in industrial areas.