Master Agreement Between the Government of the Province of Alberta and the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees
36A.01
It is understood that Christmas Closure will result in closure of government offices and non-essential operations as outlined below:
(a)
When Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, the Christmas closure will occur on December 29, and 30;
(b)
When Christmas Day falls on a Monday, the Christmas closure will occur on December 28, and 29;
(c)
When Christmas Day falls on a Tuesday, the Christmas closure will occur on December 27, 28, and 31;
(d)
When Christmas Day falls on a Wednesday, the Christmas closure will occur on December 24, 30, and 31;
(e)
When Christmas Day falls on a Thursday, the Christmas closure will occur on December 29, 30 and 31;
(f)
When Christmas Day falls on a Friday, the Christmas closure will occur on December 29, 30 and 31;
(g)
When Christmas Day falls on a Saturday, the Christmas closure will occur on December 29, 30 and 31.
36A.02
Christmas Closure days are not to be treated as vacation or paid holidays days. Employees are required to take the number of days allotted to them as per Clause 36A.01.
36A.03
When an Employee is required to work on one of the paid days off listed in Clause 36A.01, or is employed in a continuous operation, the paid days off or required period of time worked, shall be taken at the Employee’s discretion by the end of the next calendar year, subject to operational requirements.