On December 30, the working day in Azerbaijan will be reduced by 1 hour
Baku/27.12.23/Turan: On December 30, the working day in Azerbaijan will be reduced by 1 hour. This decision was made by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population in accordance with the country's Labor Code, which provides for a reduction in the working day on the eve of holidays by 1 hour.
Due to the government's reshuffle of working days and weekends, Saturday December 30 and Sunday January 7, 2024 were declared working days. Instead, Thursday and Friday - January 4th and 5th will be days off. Thus, from December 31 to January 6 in Azerbaijan will be days off. –06B-
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