May Day holiday moved to May 7 due to Holy Week

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May Day holiday moved to May 7 due to Holy Week

See the announcement from the Ministry of Interior

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Tuesday, May 7th, the May Day holiday has been is moved for public sector employees, as May 1st coincides with Holy Week.

The Ministry of Interior has already announced the related decision to the relevant authorities.

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