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Taiwan Quick Take: Five-day holiday announced

The Executive Yuan yesterday announced that all government agencies will have a day off on Monday, Oct. 9 to allow for more convenient planning for the coming Mid-Autumn Festival, according to a Central News Agency report yesterday. Given that Friday is a national holiday for the Mid-Autumn festival and the following Tuesday Double Ten National Day, the announcement means that government officials will enjoy a five-day weekend. The decision was made yesterday after a meeting held by the Executive Yuan's Human Resources department.

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