Regulatory Alerts2026-01-01
Circular No. 4: Official Holidays for Religious and National Occasions in Palestine for the Year 2026
The Palestine Monetary Authority issued Circular No. 4/2026 to all banks operating in Palestine, mandating the implementation of the official public holidays for religious and national occasions in 2026 as approved by the Palestinian Cabinet. This directive enforces the government's decision dated December 16, 2025, which establishes specific leave schedules for Islamic, Christian (Eastern and Western), and Samaritan employees based on attached official tables. The circular requires financial institutions to take necessary measures to ensure compliance with these statutory holiday periods throughout the year 2026.
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