Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh announced an official holiday on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, and on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, on the occasions of Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Additionally, it was announced that there will be an official holiday for Christian employees and students on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022.

The Prime Minister issued an official statement declaring the suspension of work in ministries, official departments, institutions, and public bodies.

Establishments whose nature of work requires them to operate are excluded from the official holiday.