Central Government
Announces Semana Santa
Closures
Semana Santa or Easter
Week is fast approaching
and it is a time for
vacation, especially for
government employees who
traditionally are given
the entire week off.
That changed when Oscar
Arias took over the
presidency in 2006.
This year, like the last
two, the government has
announced that central
government employees
will be at work and
central government
offices will be open on
Monday and Tuesday
(March 17 and 18) of
Semana Santa and that,
though central
government offices will
be closed on Wednesday,
employees will use up
one holiday day.
As usual, central
government offices and
agencies will be closed
on Thursday and Friday
(March 20 and 21).
Businesses, banks and
retailers will have
varying schedules of
opening and closures for
Semana Santa.
Banks have yet to
announce their closing
days, but are expected
to be closed from
Thursday to Sunday
(March 17 to March 23)
of Semana Santa.
Most businesses will be
closed for Thursday and
Friday, while some are
expected to close all
week.
The majority of
retailers and
supermarkets will be
open during Semana
Santa, some on holiday
hours, while some may be
closed for Friday.
It is best to call ahead
for a business
appointment or shopping.
Autonomous institutions
like ICE, for instance,
are free to set their
own holiday hours and
employee vacations,
though their are
expected to follow the
guidelines of the
central government.
Government offices,
business and banks will
re-open to full schedule
on Monday March 24. |
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