This document discusses how the extension of public holidays can impact productivity. It notes that while public holidays provide benefits like stimulating domestic consumption, extended holidays can negatively affect various sectors like banking, education and manufacturing by reducing work days. Extended periods could lower business revenue and productivity, which could slow economic recovery. The estimated effect of extending a July public holiday in Nigeria by one day was a 1.88 billion dollar loss to GDP. The document recommends businesses capitalize on opportunities from holidays but also anticipate extensions and utilize remote working tools to minimize impacts on productivity.