Does Passport Office Work on Saturday

Does the passport office work on Saturday? If you’re wondering whether you can visit the Regional Passport Office (or any local branch) on a Saturday, here’s a quick friendly guide for you.

Typical Saturday Status

In short: Most passport offices in India do not operate on Saturdays. For example, the Mumbai centres show working days as Monday to Friday only.   A regional office in Vijayawada explicitly states it remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays. 

Special Saturday Drives – here’s an example

Here’s a real-life example: In December 2022 the Mumbai Regional Passport Office opened for three Saturdays (10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec) from 9 am–5:30pm to clear backlog. So if you see “Saturday appointment” slots offered in the booking portal, it may be part of a special drive and not a regular weekly opening.

Quick check list before you book

• Log into the official portal and see if a Saturday slot is offered in your city.
   
• If yes, read the slot details — it might mention “special drive” or “holiday weekend service”.
   
• Bring all your required original documents, because special drives often don’t allow rescheduling.
   
• If no Saturday slot is visible, assume the office is closed on Saturday and plan for Monday.
   

Why offices stay closed on Saturdays

Many government offices follow a Monday-Friday cycle; Saturdays are non-working for regular service. But weekend drives are scheduled when there’s high demand (holidays, summer rush, backlog).

What you can do now

If you must visit on a Saturday, check the portal today and filter by “Saturday” in available dates. If nothing shows up, plan for Monday and prepare all documents so you’re ready.