Making work mandatory during holidays can harm employee morale and well-being, particularly if it prevents them from celebrating important occasions with family and friends. A better approach is to make holiday work voluntary, offering incentives like extra pay or compensatory time off for those who choose to work. This respects employees’ personal priorities while ensuring essential business needs are met.

Tailoring holidays to cultural and religious diversity, such as allowing Christians to take Christmas off or Muslims to celebrate Eid, promotes inclusion and fosters mutual respect. It also helps balance the workforce during festive periods.

Though closing offices for holidays may impact revenue, the long-term benefits of a satisfied and loyal workforce outweigh short-term losses. Employees who feel valued are more productive, committed, and less likely to leave. Ultimately, prioritizing employees’ well-being benefits both the individuals and the organization.