Arizona § 38-401 - Office hours for state offices

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-401 — Office hours for state offices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 38-401. Office hours for state offices

State offices shall be kept open for transaction of business from eight o'clock a.m. until five o'clock p.m. each day from Monday through Friday except:

1. On holidays.

2. In implementing an agency furlough if the department of administration has authorized the state office to be closed in order to meet the furlough requirements.  An agency that receives this authorization shall ensure that appropriate notice is given to notify the public of the office closure.

3. As otherwise provided by law.

 

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 38-401

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-401 cover?

Section 38-401 ("Office hours for state offices") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Arizona § 38-401?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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