Starting April 1, ASN WFH Every Friday, Department Vehicles Cut 50 Percent

Coordinating Minister for the Economy (Menko) Airlangga Hartarto

JAKARTA - The government will start implementing a new work pattern on April 1, 2026 to deal with uncertain global situations. State civil servants (ASN) will work from home every Friday. At the same time, the use of official vehicles is cut by 50 percent and ASN is encouraged to switch to public transportation.

Coordinating Minister for the Economy (Menko) Airlangga Hartarto said the policy was taken as a follow-up to the President's direction in mitigating and anticipating global developments.

"This policy of transforming the work culture encourages changes in work behavior that are more efficient, productive, and digital-based," said Airlangga in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 31.

The government insists that the national economy remains stable. According to Airlangga, the national fuel stock is safe and fiscal stability is maintained. Therefore, this policy is not a panic response, but a proactive step so that the community remains calm and productive.

The scheme announced includes one working day of WFH per week for central and regional ASN, namely every Friday. The government also reduced the use of official vehicles by 50 percent, except for operational vehicles and electric vehicles, and limited domestic official travel to 50 percent and overseas to 70 percent.

"It needs to be emphasized to the public that the national economic condition remains stable with solid fundamentals, the national fuel stock is in a safe condition, and fiscal stability is still maintained," said Airlangga.

The private sector is also asked to adjust through a circular from the Minister of Manpower. However, public services and strategic sectors will continue to work from offices or fields. The government said this policy will be evaluated after two months.