(1) For general elections, the calendar dates for the time limits referred to in this Act shall be determined by the Minister by means of a decree, and for by-elections, they shall be determined by the election commission that set the election date by means of a conclusive decision.

(2) If a time limit referred to in this Act is to expire on a public holiday, the Minister by means of a decree or the election commission that set the election date by means of a conclusive decision may set the calendar date for the expiry of the time limit on the working day before or after that day.