Memorandum of Closure for Christmas and New Year Holidays

The caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati issued an administrative memorandum No. 27/2023 regarding the closure of public administrations, public institutions, and municipalities on the occasion of Christmas and New Year, as well as the Holy Christmas celebration among the Armenian Orthodox communities. The memorandum states: "Based on Decree No. 15215 dated 27/9/2005 and its amendments, which defines official holidays and occasions, all public administrations, public institutions, and municipalities will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2023, and January 1, 2024, for the celebration of Christmas and New Year. Additionally, all public institutions that operate on a special schedule will be closed on Saturday, January 6, 2024, in observance of Holy Christmas for the Armenian communities."