RADAR TULUNGAGUNG – The Tulungagung civil servant work hours Ramadan policy introduces shorter weekly schedules for government employees during the fasting month. Officials require all civil servants in the Tulungagung regency administration to complete 32.5 working hours per week under the new timetable.

Tulungagung Regency Government confirmed that Ramadan hours run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Meanwhile, Friday hours extend slightly to 3:30 p.m., acting regional secretary Soeroto said after the regent approved and circulated the directive.

Although daily hours decrease, authorities stress that employee discipline must remain strong. Soeroto acknowledged that staff often need time to adjust physically at the start of Ramadan. However, he emphasized that all civil servants must still follow official schedules.

Furthermore, the administration monitors attendance through an app-based system that records presence in real time. As a result, employees cannot manipulate check-in data.

Unexcused absences automatically reduce performance-based income. Therefore, officials expect compliance to remain high despite the shorter Ramadan schedule.

Soeroto warned that civil servants who skip work without valid reasons face disciplinary action after 10 absences. If violations exceed 20 instances, authorities may impose severe penalties, including dismissal without honor.

The rule applies to all government employees in Tulungagung, including permanent civil servants, contract-based PPPK staff, and part-time personnel assigned to regional agencies.

Despite reduced office hours, the government said public services will continue operating normally throughout Ramadan. Agencies must maintain service delivery standards under the adjusted schedule.

Soeroto urged civil servants to treat Ramadan as a period to strengthen work ethic and integrity. He added that public service itself forms part of religious devotion.