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Jordan announces Ramadan working hours for public sector

Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh.
By TRENDS Desk
March 28, 2022 11:48 am
  • In a circular, Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh called for observing the sanctity of the holy month
  • In a circular, Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh called for observing the sanctity of the holy month.

Working hours of public agencies in Jordan during the fasting month of Ramadan, expected to begin on April 2, will be from 10 am to 3 pm except for entities whose work requires otherwise, according to a prime minister’s decision announced on Sunday.

In a circular, Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh called for observing the sanctity of the holy month. 

In a later statement, the Ministry of Labor said the reduction of working hours during the holy month does not include the private sector, and added that private entities can themselves decide.

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