When is may long weekend 2017

Perhaps Singapore workers treasure their long weekends because on the whole, the number of public holidays here fall short when compared to other countries. Travel search website Wego reported last year that India has the most number of public holidays at around Some states have even more. But some countries have even fewer public holidays, like Germany with nine and Spain and Canada, which have only eight.

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Until we resolve the issues, subscribers need not log in to access ST Digital articles. But a log-in is still required for our PDFs. Skip to main content. Planning a holiday? Singaporeans can enjoy up to 10 long weekends in , by tagging their annual leave to public holidays. Chew Hui Min. Share gift link below with your friends and family. An employer may agree to provide employees with Victoria Day as a paid holiday in Nova Scotia.

Nor is Victoria Day listed as a paid public holiday in New Brunswick, but it is listed as a prescribed day of rest. It is not listed as a paid public holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Newfoundland and Labrador Lieutenant Governor-in-Council can however, proclaim an additional holiday. Moreover, different holidays can be set by collective agreements to substitute the public holidays designated under the province's law.

Post offices across Canada are closed, while stores may be closed in many Canadian provinces and territories.

Public transport services may run on a normal or reduced timetable. Queen Victoria was born on May 24, Following the death of 3 uncles and her father, she became Queen of the United Kingdom on June 20, and reigned until her death on January 22, During Victoria's life, the British Empire expanded considerably. However, her powers as Queen of the United Kingdom were reduced as the House of Commons became more important and powerful in British politics. These arrangements have been in place since following amendments to the Holidays Act passed by Parliament on 1 December From , the Holidays Act provides for a part-day public holiday from 6pm to midnight on Christmas Eve 24 December.

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