2024-08-03 08:32:29
Get ready to enjoy the August 15th holiday in Guatemala 2024This date is one of the most anticipated of the year, as it not only gives Guatemalans the opportunity to enjoy a well-deserved rest, but also to attend the Jocotenango Fair. Below we tell you if the Assumption Day will be a long weekend.
August 15th Holiday in Guatemala 2024
The eighth month of the year brings to the capital’s inhabitants the August 15 holiday in Guatemala 2024allowing them to enjoy family time, visit different places and participate in the traditional Jocotenango Fair.
On this date we celebrate the patronal festival of Guatemala City and six other municipalities, a festival dedicated to the Virgin of the Assumption which has been celebrated in the country since colonial times. This day commemorates the moment when the Virgin Mary was taken to heaven in body and soul.
Will it be run on Assumption Day?
Assumption Day is celebrated every August 15. In 2024, the holiday falls on thursday and, by law, the day is not changed. Despite this, the holiday continues to be an excellent opportunity to enjoy a break from the work of the week and participate in the religious and cultural activities that are organized around this date.
When does the Jocotenango Fair 2024 start?
The Popular Trade Directorate has announced that the Jocotenango Fair 2024 will be held from August 10 to 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. During these nine days, attendees will be able to enjoy a wide variety of activities full of tradition, flavor and fun. How cool!
The Jocotenango Fair is one of the most anticipated events during this time of year. It is a traditional fair that offers a variety of recreational activities, rides, traditional food stalls, and cultural shows. The fair is an excellent option to enjoy with the family and keep Guatemalan traditions alive.
Calculate the payment you should receive if you work on the holiday
Assumption Day is considered among the days of paid leave according to the Labor Code of Guatemala, Decree 1441 of the Congress of the Republic. Article 128 of this regulation establishes that “in companies where work of a very special nature or of a continuous nature is carried out, as determined by the regulation, […] You can work during holidays or weekly rest days, but in these cases the worker has the right to be paid for the time worked, without prejudice to the salary for such holiday or weekly rest, and it will be counted as overtime work.
That is why, if you have to work on August 15, you will be paid for that day as if you had worked overtime. The calculation is simple. First, you must divide your monthly salary by 30 (days of the month) to obtain the daily salary. Then, this value is multiplied by 1.5 to include the additional 50% corresponding to overtime work.
For example, if your monthly salary is Q4,500.00, the calculation would be as follows:
- Monthly salary: Q4,500.00
- Daily salary: Q4,500.00 ÷ 30 = Q150.00
- Payment for holiday worked: Q150.00 × 1.5 = Q225.00
The total payment you will receive for working on Assumption Day would be Q225.00, of which Q150.00 is the daily salary you usually receive and Q75.00 is the additional amount for overtime work.
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