Nepal's Two-Day Weekend Policy Faces Widespread Local Resistance

Kathmandu. The government's decision to implement a two-day weekly holiday, aimed at reducing fuel consumption and preserving foreign currency reserves, has not been fully implemented. While the federal government mandated a two-day public holiday (Saturday and Sunday), several local levels have rejected the move, labeling it 'impractical'.

The defiance of the Cabinet's decision by local governments highlights a significant lack of coordination between federal and local authorities. The decision, made on चैत २२ गते, was intended to apply to government offices and educational institutions.