The Civil Affairs Bureau is an administrative agency in China that enjoys the right to national statutory holidays and weekends. Therefore, the Civil Affairs Bureau does not work on weekends and cannot handle marriage registration.
Working hours of the Civil Affairs Bureau
1. From Monday to Friday, generally from 9:00-12:00 in the morning and 1:30-5:00 in the afternoon, specific times need to be consulted with the local civil affairs department.
2. In some areas, the Civil Affairs Bureau can handle appointment registration on Saturdays.