However, officers in different ministries said that most staff members were present for the first working day after the holidays, but some were late. On Wednesday, the Secretariat was less busy than usual, with a lower number of officials and staff present. One of them said that many staff members skipped the first day or came in late. After the Eid holidays, the government office timing has shifted back to the traditional 9am to 5pm schedule. However, banks can continue to complete office work until 6pm.