In more countries, public holidays are rather decreasing, but the question is what they will achieve with it

Hungary's parliament has declared December 24 a public holiday, extending the Christmas break to three days. This decision follows previous unsuccessful attempts by the Jobbik party to establish this holiday. Currently, Hungary has 12 official public holidays, placing it in the middle range in Europe. While some countries are reducing public holidays for economic reasons, studies suggest that a single day off has a minimal impact on GDP. The effects vary by sector, with tourism benefiting from holidays, while continuous production industries may face challenges. Arguments against reducing holidays include the potential for increased worker efficiency due to better rest.