The Ministry of Labor stated that the Prime Minister's announcement regarding the official holiday on the occasion of Christmas, which falls on Monday, December 25, 2023, and New Year's Day on the following Sunday, January 1, 2024, includes private sector employees.

Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, will also be an official holiday for Christian employees and students.

However, this excludes ministries, departments, and official institutions whose nature of work requires otherwise.