EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 31

: The title is Executive Order No. 31, dated March 8, 1945, prescribing the office hours to be observed in the different bureaus and offices of the government.
: Office hours are from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the morning and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the afternoon, observing Daylight Saving Time on weekdays including Saturdays.
: Yes, the head of any Department, Bureau, or Office may extend the daily hours of labor for any or all employees when the interests of the public service so require.
: Yes, the head of the office may require any or all employees to do overtime work not only on workdays but also on holidays.
: It repeals Executive Order No. 384, dated December 16, 1941.
: It took effect as of March 6, 1945.
: Yes, office hours are to be observed on weekdays including Saturdays.
: The office hours are prescribed in accordance with the existing emergency at that time, although the order does not specify the exact nature of the emergency.