The Civil Service Bureau reminds the public that more Government offices will not open on Saturdays, including this weekend, as the Government has launched phase two of its five-day week scheme.

Units joining the scheme this phase include the Companies Registry, and some offices in the Department of Health and the Education & Manpower Bureau.

Some offices in the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation; Justice; Electrical & Mechanical Services; Labour; Legal Aid; Marine; Social Welfare; Transport and Water Supplies Departments have also switched to a five-day week.

Offices closing Saturdays have extended weekday opening hours. Alternative means of service delivery, such as Internet services, drop-in boxes and alternative payment channels, have been made available or enhanced.

Emergency and essential services are not affected. Services involving law and order and rescue services will continue to be provided around the clock.

For more details click here, or call 1823. For a list of units and services that will move to the five-day week from January 1, click here.