Nepal Government Announces Two-Day Weekly Holiday for Public Offices

Kathmandu. The Government of Nepal has decided to grant a two-day weekly holiday for government offices and educational institutions.The Cabinet meeting held on Sunday made this decision due to the difficulties in the supply of petroleum products. According to government spokesperson and Minister of Education Sasmita Pokharel, the decision to grant public holidays on Saturdays and Sundays will come into effect from Chaitra 23. With the addition of the holiday, office hours have also been revised.Now, government offices will operate from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, this timing will not apply to educational institutions. Minister Pokharel also shared other...