Thursday, January 31, 2008

Jordan Extends Snow And Ice Public Holiday

Sources: The Jordan Times and Jordan public holidays. Prime Minister, Nader Dahabi, said in a statement that government agencies and official organization would be closed for a second day, on Thursday, January 31, 2008. The private sector is expected to follow. Universities will also be closed, and schools are currently on school term holidays.

In compensation for today's and yesterday's unscheduled public holidays, the government has announced that Saturday, February 2, 2008, usually part of the weekend in Jordan, will be a regular working day.