The article discusses the payment regulations for private sector workers in Greece during Clean Monday, which falls on February 23, 2026. It clarifies that Clean Monday is not recognized as an official public holiday, meaning that employees working on this day are not entitled to additional pay. Daily-paid workers will receive their usual wage without any additional increment, while monthly-paid workers will only receive their standard monthly salary without any extra compensation.

However, if Clean Monday is designated as a holiday by a collective bargaining agreement, company regulations, or established business practice, then those respective rules apply, and businesses may close on that day. This arrangement allows employees to benefit from the holiday if it is formally recognized by the company's internal policies.

The article highlights the important distinction between official holidays and those determined by individual businesses, emphasizing the need for employees to be informed about their rights regarding payment on days that may hold cultural significance but are not legally recognized as public holidays. This understanding is critical for private sector employees as it directly impacts their wages during such observances.