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The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advising members of the public that Monday, August 8, 2022, is a normal working day.
Section 2 of the Holidays (Public General) Act, and the Schedule to said Act, provide that Independence Day shall be celebrated on the 6th day of August.
However, where August 6th falls on a Sunday, Independence Day is to be observed on the following Monday. This year August 6th falls on a Saturday.
Consequently, Monday August 8, 2022, is a normal work day.