GSEE: How Are Those Who Work on the 28th Public Holiday Paid - What Applies to Employees in Closed Businesses - iefimerida.gr
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What applies to salaried and daily wage earners on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – GSEE's clarifications on salaries, days off and work on a mandatory holiday
The way private sector employees are paid on the October 28 holiday is different. The pay depends on whether the company is operating legally on that day, the employment system and the method of payment of wages. Those who are called to work will receive a 75% increase, while those who are not employed will retain their stipulated salary rights, as stated by the GSEE in a statement.
The GSEE informs about the way in which private sector employees will be paid on October 28, 2026, through the Confederation's Information Center for Employees & Unemployed (KE.PEA./GSEE. – www.kepea.gr). October 28 is included in the mandatory holidays (article 60 of Law 4808/2021), during which the employment of employees is prohibited, as well as the operation […]
October 28, 2026: Which employees are entitled to a 75% increase, how are they paid for five and six days off and what applies to days off
The way private sector employees are paid during the October 28 holiday is different.
For employees in businesses that will remain closed, pay depends on whether they work a five-day or six-day system and whether they are paid a daily or monthly salary.
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