4-day work week for govt employees? Big announcement hints at extra weekly holiday

Published : Jun 19, 2025, 05:00 PM IST

Good news for government employees! A bill proposing a 4-day work week and a 3-day weekend is on its way. Not just Saturday and Sunday, but an extra day off! Only 4 days in the office – a fantastic announcement from the central government.

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Great news for all government employees

Now, it's just 4 days a week at the office, with 3 days off! Great news for all government employees. This bill has been in the works for a while, promising a 4-day work week and 3 days off.

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Improve work-life balance

The central government aims to improve work-life balance with this bill, increasing time off. The 8-hour workday won't be the norm anymore; working hours will increase.

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Working hours
Employees might work 11-12 hours daily for those 4 days, adding 2 extra hours daily. So, despite the extra day off, total work hours remain the same.
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Extra day off might be on a rotational basis

Employees can enjoy 3 days off after working 4. While Saturday and Sunday are off, the extra day off might be on a rotational basis. There's no official written or verbal announcement from the central government yet, and a lot of uncertainty surrounds the bill.

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