What applies to carnival at work? What employees should know. As of: February 12, 2024, 8:00 a.m By: Anne Hund CommentsPressSplit If you want to enjoy Carnival in a relaxed manner, you should plan well in advance and apply for vacation if necessary.

From a labor law perspective, it is clear: the carnival days such as Rose Monday are not public holidays. If companies give their employees half a day (or a full day) of paid time off on Shrove Tuesday, for example, this is a voluntary service on the part of the employer.