The Government of Nepal has announced a new two-day weekend for public offices. The decision aims to manage the ongoing fuel supply issues in the country.
The new rule will come into effect from Chaitra 23 (April 6).
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📢 What Has Changed?
The government has made key adjustments:
- Public offices will now remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays
- A two-day weekly holiday is officially introduced
- The move is temporary but may continue based on the situation
This is a major shift from the previous single-day weekend system.
🕘 New Office Hours
To balance the reduced working days:
- Office hours are now 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- These hours apply to government offices only
📌 Educational institutions will not follow the new office timing, even though they will observe the two-day holiday.
⛽ Why This Decision?
The government took this step due to:
- Disruptions in petroleum supply
- Rising pressure on fuel consumption
- Need to manage national resources efficiently
Reducing working days is expected to lower fuel usage across the country.
📚 What About Schools and Colleges?
- Schools and colleges will also get a two-day weekend
- However, their daily schedule will remain unchanged
This ensures learning hours are not heavily affected.
🚀 What Happens Next?
The government will:
- Monitor the fuel situation closely
- Review the impact of the new schedule
- Decide whether to continue or revise the policy
🌱 A Practical Move
This decision reflects a practical approach to managing limited resources.
By reducing working days, the government hopes to ease fuel demand while maintaining essential services.
Citizens are now adjusting to a new weekly routine as the country navigates this challenge.
