Dak Lak Adjusts Administrative Working Hours from May 1

Authorities in Dak Lak province have announced a shift in administrative working hours, a move designed to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Effective May 1, 2026, government offices, Party agencies, and public service units across the province will adopt a new schedule.

The revised hours will see a unified khung giờ làm việc (working hour framework) from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for the morning session and 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM for the afternoon. This adjustment is intended to align more closely with the working hours of central government bodies, facilitating smoother coordination and communication.

Educational institutions, hospitals, and healthcare facilities will receive specific guidance from the Departments of Education and Health, respectively, to ensure their schedules are compatible with the new provincial framework while adhering to national regulations. Central government agencies located within Dak Lak will maintain their own working hours as per their respective vertical management.

The provincial People's Committee explained that the previous schedule had limitations, with a noticeable lack of citizen and business transactions during the early morning hours (7:00-7:30 AM). The peak periods for administrative dealings were observed to be between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Furthermore, the new 7:30 AM start time is considered more suitable for Dak Lak's climate, potentially boosting the productivity of civil servants and public employees.