Policy - Public Holidays

Section: Human Resource Policies  
Policy Owner: Ignition633 Ministries Nigeria Human Resources  
Policy Name: Employee Benefits Policy   
Origination Date: August 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to outline the additional benefits provided to employees of Ignition633 Ministries beyond their monthly pay. These benefits are designed to promote the well-being, financial security, and overall satisfaction of employees while supporting them in times of need. 

Scope
This policy applies to all employees of Ignition633 Ministries who have successfully completed their 90-day trial period. It governs the provision of employee benefits, including monthly pay procedures, healthcare assistance, workers’ compensation, time-off entitlements, and the savings program.

 Public Holidays
The following policy is sourced from the Nigerian Public Holidays Act of 1979. Public holidays are declared work-free days. If a public holiday falls on a weekly rest day (like a weekend), workers are only entitled to another day off if otherwise decided by the organization

Employees receive public holiday benefits on specific days such as New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Workers' Day, National Day, and Christmas Day. Additional days off announced by the federal government for these occasions are also included. For example, when the 25th and 26th are declared public holidays for Christmas, we follow the government's decision.

Weekly Rest Days
Workers are granted one weekly rest day of not less than twenty-four hours after six continuous working days. Weekly rest days are paid days, and employees must not work on weekly rest days. If an employee has to work on weekly rest days, additional day off or monetary compensation is provided.

Floating Holiday
Ignition633 Nigeria observes normal work routines on Muslim festivals such as Id el Fitr, Id el Kabir, and Id el Maulud, which don’t have fixed dates because moon sightings determine them. After these holidays, employees can ask their supervisors for time off equal to the holiday duration without affecting their official off days.

If you have any questions about your department's bonus and overtime policy, please get in touch with your supervisor or HR.

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This policy will be reviewed annually and is subject to change. Any changes will be communicated to all employees promptly. 
For any questions or further assistance regarding this policy, employees should contact the HR department at hr.nigeria@ignition633.org.