Plaquemine City Hall Shifts to Four-Day Workweek

City light and water offices will remain open on Fridays to accept payments during transition period.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The City of Plaquemine, Louisiana has announced that city hall will be transitioning to a four-day workweek, effective February 18, 2026. The city light and water offices will remain open on Fridays to accept payments from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. through March 12, 2026, to help customers adjust to the new schedule.

Why it matters

This move by the City of Plaquemine is intended to improve efficiency in city operations while continuing to provide quality service to the community. The four-day workweek is a growing trend among some government and private sector organizations as a way to boost productivity and employee morale.

The details

According to the City of Plaquemine's Facebook page, the four-day workweek schedule change will not affect the Plaquemine Police Department or the fire department. In the event of a utility emergency after hours, residents should call (225) 687-2036 for assistance.

  • The four-day workweek will take effect on February 18, 2026.
  • The city light and water offices will remain open on Fridays to accept payments from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. through March 12, 2026.

The players

City of Plaquemine

The local government of Plaquemine, Louisiana that is implementing the four-day workweek for city hall.

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The takeaway

This transition to a four-day workweek for Plaquemine city hall demonstrates how some local governments are exploring new ways to improve efficiency and service delivery while also potentially enhancing employee work-life balance.