Indonesian Civil Servants Allowed Flexible Work for First Day of School

Indonesian civil servants will be allowed flexible working hours to accompany their children on the first day of school, according to a policy issued by the Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform.

Minister Rini Widyantini stated that this flexibility, outlined in a letter dated July 10, 2026, requires government officials to grant it without compromising public services or institutional performance. The aim is to foster a better work-life balance for civil servants, allowing them to focus and be more adaptive while working.

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The implementation of this work flexibility must not reduce the quality of governance and public services. Just the opposite, we hope through this policy civil servants can work more focused, adaptive to developments, and more balanced in life.

The policy aligns with the "Father Accompanying Children on the First Day of School" movement, which emphasizes the crucial role of parental involvement, particularly fathers, in a child's development. Minister Widyantini highlighted that this initiative, though simple, can have a profound psychological impact, strengthening the parent-child bond.

This flexible work arrangement is based on Ministerial Regulation No. 4 of 2025 concerning flexible work duties for civil servants. The government expects this measure to enhance professionalism and productivity by allowing civil servants to balance their duties with important family moments.

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The presence of a parent in a child's growth is not just a supplement, but an important pillar that has a deep and long-term impact. This movement is a simple step but can bring psychological impact to bring parents, especially fathers, closer to their children.