Presidency of the Council of Ministers

Sixth Constitutional Government

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Dili, December 21, 2016

Press Release

Day-Off on December 26^th, 2016 and January 2^nd, 2017

Taking into account the festive season, which includes family reunions and the traditional celebration of the arrival of the new year, the Government decided to grant a day-off on December 26^th, 2016 and January 2^nd, 2017.

This decision covers all employees and agents of the ministries or their dependent services, as well as the institutes and bodies incorporated in the indirect State administration.

It is based on the Law no. 10/2005, of August 10^th, which determines national holidays, commemorative dates and the official rules for granting of days off.