Government of Madeira grants period tolerance for two days at Easter

“Given the meaning of Holy Week in the Catholic tradition of the Madeiran people and since Good Friday is a national holiday, it was decided to establish tolerance for Holy Thursday and Hallelujah Saturday, respectively April 17 and 19, 2025, in public services, public institutes and public companies under the supervision of the Regional Government,” said the executive in a statement. The decision was taken at the meeting of the Governing Counci…

Every year, many people look forward to the almanac to know when the Holy Week holiday falls, one of the most anticipated breaks in the calendar. In 2025, this religious celebration will extend from Sunday 13th to Sunday 20th April, with Holy Thursday (17th April) as a non-working day and Good Friday (18th April) as a national holiday. For many workers and students, this period represents the possibility of a prolonged rest, ideal for relaxing, …