The president on a free Christmas Eve. ‘A number of concerns have been raised’

On Monday, President Andrzej Duda was a guest of “RMF FM’s Morning Talk”. One of the questions concerned the act on non-working days, which provides for, among other things, the introduction of Christmas Eve free from work from 2025. The act was adopted by the parliament, and its final fate depends on the president’s decision. The president’s doubts are raised about the introduction of an additional shopping Sunday in December.

The president on a free Christmas Eve

– I have just finished the discussion we had with representatives of the social side. The basic objection to the act and to those in power was that there were no public consultations on this matter (…) A number of objections were raised, I can say that the votes were split in half – said the president.

– I said from the very beginning that I would really like it, because I believe that it is necessary for Christmas Eve to be a day off for people, so that they can focus calmly on preparing for the holidays, so that they can complete their Christmas Eve tasks peacefully at home. – he added.

The president emphasized that “the issue of equal treatment of employees will be considered very strongly by me and is being considered from this constitutional point of view.” When asked about the final decision, Andrzej Duda reminded that it would not apply to this year, so “there is some time to possibly resolve doubts.” “.

Poles about a free Christmas Eve and shopping Sunday

A recent survey by SW Research for “Wprost” shows that as many as 74 percent of Poles want Christmas Eve to be a day off from work, while only 11.3 percent are against (nearly 15 percent of respondents have no opinion on this matter). ). Another SW Research survey commissioned by our editorial office shows that the idea of ​​introducing an additional shopping Sunday in December is accepted by 53.4% ​​of respondents and 14.2% of respondents are against it percent have no opinion on this matter.