Government Decides Two-Day Weekly Holiday for Public Offices and Educational Institutions
The Government of Nepal has decided to implement a two day weekly public holiday. A Cabinet meeting held on Sunday approved the provision of holidays on both Saturday and Sunday.
According to the decision, the new system will be implement to government offices and educational institutions. Previously, Nepal observed only a one-day weekly public holiday.
Government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel stated that the move was taken in response to disruptions in the petroleum supply.
