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Back to the Grind: Next Holiday is Dragon Boat Festival June 8-10

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Back to the Grind: Next Holiday is Dragon Boat Festival June 8-10

No more snooze button! With the May Day holidays firmly in the rear-view mirror it’s time to buckle up and get back to the grind. Oh, and heads up, there’s a change in the work schedule on May 11th (Saturday).

heads up, there's a slight shift in the work schedule on May 11th (Saturday)
Heads up, there’s a change in the work schedule on May 11th (Saturday)

If those Monday blues are creeping over into Tuesday, chin up! Dragon Boat Festival is just around the corner, and no need to worry about make-up days this time!

June 10th (Monday), you’ve got the day off for the Dragon Boat Festival.

June 10th (Monday), you've got the day off for the Dragon Boat Festival.
June 10th (Monday), you’ve got the day off for the Dragon Boat Festival.

Plus, it’s conveniently tagged onto the weekend, giving you a solid 3-day break!

So, mark your calendars and hopefully we’ll have some decent weather this time without the hassle of make-up days!

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