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Tripura Govt Declares All Saturdays Holiday; New Office Timings Effective Immediately (2026)

Tripura Government Saturday Holiday Office Timings Notification

ALL SATURDAYS DECLARED AS GOVERNMENT HOLIDAY & OFFICE TIMINGS REVISED

Government of Tripura – Notification No. F.1(10)/GA(AR)/2026(Part-1)/310 Dated 25th May, 2026

Reference No. F.1(10)/GA(AR)/2026(Part-1)/310

Department General Administration (AR)

Effective Date Immediate Effect

Supersession Notification dated 23.06.2017

Saturday Holiday

ALL SATURDAYS

Every month – Government Holiday

New Office Timings

9.30 AM – 6.00 PM

Revised from 10 AM – 5.30 PM

Lunch Time

1.30 PM – 2.00 PM

Remains unchanged

Key Notification Directives

All Saturdays Declared Holiday: In supersession of the earlier Notification dated 23 June 2017, the State Government has decided to declare all the Saturdays of every month as government holiday.
Austerity Measure: This decision has been taken in pursuance of the appeal made by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India as an austerity measure for achieving economy in government expenditure.
Office Timings Revised: The State Government has further decided to revise the office timings from 9.30 AM to 6.00 PM instead of the existing 10 AM to 5.30 PM.
Lunch Time Unchanged: The official lunch time shall remain unchanged from 1.30 PM to 2.00 PM.
Energy Saving Objective: These measures will reduce electricity and fuel consumption in government offices through strict energy-saving measures.
Dissemination: All concerned authorities are requested to bring the matter to the notice of all employees/staff under their control and also to display this Notification on their notice boards for information of all concerned.
Immediate Effect: This notification will take immediate effect and shall be subject to change/modification as per necessity.

Key Conditions & Highlights

Supersession of 2017 Notification: The new notification supersedes the earlier Notification dated 23 June 2017 regarding government holidays and office timings.
PM's Austerity Appeal: The decision aligns with the Hon'ble Prime Minister's appeal for austerity measures to achieve economy in government expenditure.
Extended Working Hours: Office timings are extended by 30 minutes in the morning (9.30 AM instead of 10 AM) and 30 minutes in the evening (6.00 PM instead of 5.30 PM), maintaining the same total working duration.
Lunch Break Unchanged: The 30-minute lunch break from 1.30 PM to 2.00 PM remains unchanged as per existing practice.
Energy Conservation: The primary objective is to reduce electricity and fuel consumption in government offices through strict energy-saving measures.
Subject to Modification: The notification is subject to change or modification as per necessity in future.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all Saturdays now government holidays in Tripura?

Yes. All Saturdays of every month have been declared as government holidays in Tripura as per the Notification dated 25th May 2026.

What are the new office timings?

The revised office timings are from 9.30 AM to 6.00 PM, replacing the earlier timings of 10 AM to 5.30 PM.

Has the lunch time changed?

No. The official lunch time remains unchanged from 1.30 PM to 2.00 PM.

What is the reason behind these changes?

The changes are part of an austerity measure in pursuance of the Hon'ble Prime Minister's appeal to achieve economy in government expenditure and reduce electricity and fuel consumption.

When does this notification take effect?

The notification takes immediate effect from the date of issue (25th May 2026).

Can these changes be modified in the future?

Yes. The notification shall be subject to change or modification as per necessity.

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