WILLEMSTAD - The Council of Ministers has decided that civil servants will have the afternoon off starting at 12:00 PM on December 24th and 31st. Additionally, it has been determined that there will be no work on December 27th and January 2nd, as long as the work schedule permits. This means civil servants will receive a total of three extra days off.
The government justifies this decision by stating that it has successfully provided "high-quality services to the community" in 2024. They expressed their gratitude to the civil servants who have made efforts in the interest of the community. According to the government, experience shows that there is minimal use of government services on December 27th and January 2nd. The government hopes that all civil servants will return to work on Friday, January 3rd, with renewed energy to start the new year.