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Iran's calendar in dire need of reform

There will be several benefits to the national economy if Iran's government finally establishes a five-day work week in the country.
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Last month, Iran’s education minister said he intends to create a two-week "winter holiday" before the new Iranian school year starts this fall. In exchange, students will start their academic year two weeks earlier. The goal is to create a new holiday period that could boost local tourism at a time of year when business is usually slow.

If implemented, the move will particularly benefit Iran's southern provinces, as families will be incentivized to visit the warmer climates in winter rather than make later trips to the more popular Caspian Sea provinces in the north. It would also bring a much-needed boost to employment and production in the south.

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