Bahrain has announced a half-day holiday for public sector organisations on Thursday, February 22.
At a cabinet meeting this month, it was announced that Thursday, February 22 will be a half-working day, allowing ministries, government departments, and public institutions to allow their employees to participate in the annual Sports Day events.
Bahrain National Sports Day 2024
Shaikh Khalid emphasized that Bahrain Sports Day has evolved into a significant national event, eagerly observed by both citizens and residents who actively participate in sports and awareness initiatives.
Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa, President of the Civil Service Bureau (CSB) issued civil service directives following the Cabinet’s decision to make Thursday, February 22, a half-day workday for all ministries, institutions, and departments, marking Bahrain National Sports Day.
Shaikh Daij bin Salman instructed all ministries and government organisations to ensure a normal flow of work so as not to affect public services and hold sports programmes for their staff between 11am and 2pm.
