Cabinet Office Press Release

Mon, Sep 19th 2022, 01:10 PM

The Cabinet Office wishes to advise the general public that Monday, 19th September, 2022 is hereby appointed a public holiday for the celebration of “Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Day”. 

 Further, the Governor-General has signed legislation authorizing the Opening of Shops on Monday, 19th September, 2022, the day celebrated as Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Day.  As a result, shops wishing to do so may open for business on this holiday, during normal business hours.

 Employers are to note, however, that employees who are normally not required to work on holidays, must be paid wages in accordance with section 10 (a) of the Employment Act.

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