Ministry Dismisses Viral 3-Day Work Week Order as Fake News
In a special clarification notice issued on Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Ministry confirmed that the reports are entirely baseless and that no such decision has been made regarding the reduction of working days. The government urged the public not to be misled by the fabricated document circulating online, which appears to be a deliberate attempt to create confusion during the ongoing energy crisis.
According to the Ministry, the misinformation stems from a forged memorandum (Memo No: 05.00.0000.110.22.045.26.120) dated April 1, 2026, which has been widely shared across various digital platforms. The Ministry of Public Administration clarified that it has not issued any orders or letters regarding changes to the official office schedule or working hours. Authorities emphasized that all government offices will continue to operate under their existing schedules until any official notification is published through formal government channels.
This clarification comes at a time when the government is indeed exploring various energy-saving measures due to the "Hormuz Shock" impacting global fuel supplies. However, officials stated that spreading such fabricated administrative orders is a punishable offense and disrupts the discipline of the civil service. The Ministry requested citizens to verify any administrative news through the official websites of the respective ministries before sharing them on social media to prevent the spread of rumors and maintain public order.
