What is a civic day in Colombia and what implications does it have for work?

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President Gustavo Petro’s announcement to implement a civic day to encourage the saving of electricity and the responsible use of drinking water has raised questions about the impact of the measure. The decision is part of Decree 500 of 2024.

It is clear that the measure seeks to guarantee the supply of necessary resources for the coming days and contribute to mitigating water stress. But what impact does this decision have for workers?

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Civic day is not a holiday. Its purpose is to encourage citizens to participate in significant events for the country.

This day allows public entities at the national level of the central government to suspend their work and public service activities on the third Friday of April of each year, according to the draft of the decree.

Public entities of decentralized governments and private institutions may decide whether or not to accept the measure or whether to establish a special schedule for the working day.

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“So this April 19 is a civic day in Colombia, with these characteristics and towards these objectives: taking care of water, simply taking care of water, and being able to do it for millions. And ensure that at this moment, where it is already possible that the rains will begin in Colombia, we do not have to deepen any type of rationing for any type of services that are delivered to the Colombian people,” explained the President of the Republic.

The National Government invited the country, all economic and social sectors, to join with commitment and conviction in the water and energy saving campaigns, to turn off the tap and turn off the light, to prevent and mitigate the effects of the climate crisis. .

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