December 24 becomes an official public holiday in Hungary
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The Hungarian National Assembly has unanimously adopted the Tisza Party's bill, making December 24 an official public holiday in Hungary. The decision takes effect from this year, so employees and students can already count on this day off this year.
The bill was submitted by the Tisza Party. Every member of parliament voted for it, and no one voted against it. The aim of the proposal is to make the Christmas holidays longer and more restful for families.
December 24 has not been a completely ordinary working day in families' lives until now, as many people already began celebrating in the afternoon. The new rule, however, makes this day free for everyone. Thus, employers and employees alike will have to adapt to the change in the same way.
The precise details of the rule, such as the provisions on wages, will be elaborated in government decrees. The introduction of the new public holiday is thus already bringing a significant change to the Hungarian calendar, and many people are already planning how they will spend their free day.
Sources: The Debrecen Sun -
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