Christmas/New Year compulsory closure 2026/2027 (Circular 01/26)

Status:: Current
Effective:: 5 May 2026-current
Responsible agency:: Office of Industrial Relations
Supersedes:: 01/20, 1-21, 1-22, 1-23, 1-24, 1-25

Summary

Compulsory closure arrangements for the Christmas and New Year period are based on the benefits that result from closure during a traditionally low productivity period and providing the opportunity for staff to have a substantial break for family or other reasons.

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Christmas/New Year compulsory closure 2026/2027 (Circular 01/26) (PDF File, 690.4 KB)

Last updated:: 15 May 2026