December 25 and and Jan 1 are regular work days in Israel, with the legal option that someone can't be refused to take those days off, but have it deducted from

December 25 and and Jan 1 are regular work days in Israel, with the legal option that someone can't be refused to take those days off, but have it deducted from their accrued vacation time (there are other days that one can't be refused to take off, but if no available vacation days, have to be offered leave without pay for those days). i.e. most Israelis work those days.