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Press Release
Day-Off in the afternoon of December 23, 2020 and on December 24, 2020
Given that on December 25th, Christmas Day will be celebrated;
Given that this date is expressly enshrined in Law 10/2005, of August 10th article 2(1) (l), amended by Law 3/2016, of May 25th, as a national holiday with fixed date;
Given that the celebrations of Christmas Day are traditionally held in family;
Given that it is customary for many people to move from their places of residence, during the Christmas period, in order to hold family gatherings;
Given the practice that has been followed over the years;
Given the existing tradition of granting day-off at this season;
Thus, under the provision of Law 10/2005, of August 10th, article 7 (6) (d), amended by Law 3/2016, of May 25th, the Government decides that: