Iran’s Parliament has voted to make Thursdays the second weekend day, in addition to Fridays. This decision requires confirmation from the Guardian Council before becoming law. While government agencies will work Saturday through Wednesday, military and essential services will not be affected. Previous proposals for a Saturday weekend have faced rejection, sparking ongoing discussions about the best approach for the country’s trade and scheduling needs.
In a recent parliamentary session, Iranian legislators voted to designate Thursdays as the country’s second weekend day, in addition to Fridays. This change still requires approval from the Guardian Council before it can be enacted into law. Should it take effect, government entities will operate from Saturday through Wednesday, though certain agencies such as military, police, and banks will be exempt from this new schedule.
This proposal follows a contentious debate initiated by the former government, which had also suggested a second weekend day but recommended Saturdays instead. Critics within the private sector argue that aligning weekend days with global norms could enhance Iran’s trade relations. Previous attempts to instate Saturdays as a weekend day were dismissed by the Guardian Council, leading to the current deliberation in Parliament.
The Iranian Parliament has voted to establish Thursdays as a second weekend day, pending Guardian Council approval. While this change aims to adjust the weekly work schedule, exceptions will apply to military and essential services. The originally proposed Saturday weekend, believed to facilitate international trade, remains a topic of contention and debate among lawmakers and the private sector.
Original Source: www.tehrantimes.com
