April 11 to be non-working day in Azerbaijan due to presidential election [UPDATE]

By  Trend

April 11 will be a non-working day in Azerbaijan in connection with the presidential election in the country, spokesman for the Azerbaijani Ministry of Labor and Social Protection Elman Babayev told Trend April 3.

"According to paragraph 8.2 of the Electoral Code, the day of voting in the territory, where election (referendum) is held, is regarded as a day-off,” he said. “According to paragraph 105-1 of the Labor Code, a voting day in the territory, where the elections of Azerbaijani MPs, the country’s president, members of municipalities and a referendum are held, is also regarded as a day-off. In this regard, April 11, which is the presidential election day, is a day off."

Babayev also reminded of two non-working days in May, namely May 9 - Victory Day and May 28 - Republic Day.