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Requirements
- Grants Christian workers, in addition to Decision 294/2025 holidays, leave on their religious feasts per the Prime Minister's decision.
- Listed feasts:
- Coptic Orthodox: Christmas, Epiphany, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Easter.
- Coptic Catholics and Protestants: New Year's Day, Christmas, Easter.
- Morning delay allowance:May permit late arrival until 10:00 a.m. on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Epiphany.
Impact on Employers
Failure to observe the above may lead to penalties to be imposed on the employer.
Recommended Actions
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