Is the 4-day workweek period starting? There is a statement from the Presidency.

10.09.2025 20:32

The claim that the government will implement a four-day workweek as part of its Medium-Term Program has caused an uproar in the public. The Directorate of Communications stated that reports in some media outlets do not reflect the truth and explained the meaning of the phrase in the program, "a pilot application will be conducted for the adjustment of working days."

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In a statement from the Disinformation Combat Center (DCC), it was noted that the claims circulating in some media outlets and social media platforms about the 'Medium-Term Program' transitioning to a four-day workweek do not reflect the truth.

THERE IS A STATEMENT FROM THE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORATE

In a post shared on DCC's social media account, it was stated, "The claim that 'the Medium-Term Program will transition to a four-day workweek' as reported in some media outlets and social media platforms does not reflect the truth. As confirmed by the relevant Ministries, a specific application such as a four-day workweek is not on the agenda.

"THERE IS NO SUCH PROVISION IN THE PROGRAM"

There is no provision in the Medium-Term Program stating that the number of working days will be reduced to four. According to the Law No. 657 on Civil Servants, the weekly working hours for civil servants is 40 hours, and the days off are Saturday and Sunday. According to the Labor Law, the maximum weekly working hours is 45 hours, and this period can be divided into 5 or 6 days depending on the nature of the work.

The statement in the OVP that 'a pilot application will be made for the adjustment of working days in line with the increase of work-life balance and employee productivity' is aimed at pilot applications to be conducted within the framework of changing labor markets and technological developments. It is strongly requested that the public trusts official statements and does not consider shares containing misleading information and evaluations."