Archive · 19 Jan 2026

India Considers 4-Day Workweek with 12-Hour Days

India Considers 4-Day Workweek with 12-Hour Days

The Indian government is thinking about a new work schedule where employees work four days a week, but each day is 12 hours long.

This way, people get a three-day weekend.

Some people think this is a good idea because it gives more free time.

But others are worried because working 12 hours a day might be too tiring and could make people less productive.

Some companies that have tried this say it works well if they manage their time carefully and focus on getting things done.

However, not all types of jobs can easily fit into this schedule, especially those that need people to be present for certain hours, like in stores or factories.

The government says this change is optional, but some people are worried it might not work well in India because of different work habits and business needs.

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