Nepal Govt decided to give public holiday on Saturday & Sunday from Jestha as a trial phase; office hours have been expanded to 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Kathmandu: Nepal Government has decided to give public holiday on Saturday & Sunday from Jestha as a trial phase. Office time will be shifted to 9.30 AM to 5:30 PM.

It has been decided to maintain office hours from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM with effect from May 15 as a trial. “Public holidays will be given two days a week on Saturday and Sunday,” according to the latest Cabinet decisions.