Government has cleared the air and stated that Saturday, December 25 is not a working day.
This is in response to concerns that have been raised that some employers may insist that their workers clock in on Saturday which is Christmas Day because of the public holiday that follows on Monday, the week after.
Concerns raised have noted that if people work on Saturday then the meaning of Christmas is thoroughly watered down and the day loses its significance.
Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office Colonel Pio Tikoduadua in clarifying the matter has reminded all employers that this Saturday is not a working day.
Colonel Tikoduadua further stated that employees must not face any discrimination if they don’t work on Saturday.
He further added that Christmas is a time for family and a day for worship.
Other years when Christmas Day fell on a Saturday were 1993, 1999 and 2004.
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