Egyptians to have Jan. 7 as paid holiday marking Orthodox Christmas

CAIRO, Dec 30 (MENA) - Manpower Minister Mohamed Safaan said January 7, which falls on Tuesday, will be an official holiday for the private sector employees on the occasion of Christmas.

Tuesday will be a fully paid vacation for the workers in accordance with Law no. 12 of 2003, he added in a statement on Monday.

An employee may work on that day and be compensated with double the salary, the statement added.

The Manpower Ministry instructed its directorates in the different governorates to notify private facilities and companies about the holiday.