Nepal Introduces Two-Day Weekend to Tackle Fuel Crisis
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).
📢 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 w...