Govt rules out reversal of two-day public holiday
Summary
The government has ruled out any immediate review of Nepal’s two-day public holiday system despite criticism that it is hurting education, business and public services. Law Minister Sobita Gautam said the arrangement has improved work-life balance, cut costs and supported domestic tourism, and the government has no plan to restore a one-day weekend yet.
Key Points
- The government says it will not immediately reverse the two-day public holiday system introduced in April 2026.
- Law Minister Sobita Gautam told the National Assembly the arrangement has improved work-life balance, reduced costs and encouraged domestic tourism.
- Lawmakers argued that the two-day weekend is hurting education, trade and government services.
- The government said it has not started any process to change the current holiday schedule, though the feedback will be studied.
