German Left Proposes Monday Substitution for Weekend Holidays

The Left Party suggests rescheduling holidays that fall on weekends to the following Monday, countering a business push to move holidays to Sundays.

The Left Party in Germany has proposed shifting holidays that fall on weekends to the following Monday to preserve workers' rights.
This proposal is a response to a suggestion by business groups in Berlin and Brandenburg to move holidays to Sundays to minimize weekday disruptions.
The Left Party cites examples from countries like Spain, Belgium, and the UK, where similar measures are already in place.
Business groups argue that additional workdays could boost Berlin's economy by an estimated €230 million annually.
The debate includes a focus on the International Women's Day holiday, which has been a public holiday in Berlin since 2019 and falls on a Saturday this year.