Sri Lanka Announces 4-Day Workweek - OrissaPOST

Sri Lanka announces 4-day workweek - OrissaPOST

Colombo: Sri Lanka Monday announced a four-day working week with every Wednesday a public holiday as a contingency measure for possible fuel shortages in view of the war in West Asia. Currently, the island nation follows a five-day work week. “It was decided to declare every Wednesday a public holiday with effect from March 18,” Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi said. Clarifying that this would not apply to health…

Government Introduces Weekly Midweek Holiday for Public Sector Amid Fuel Shortage - LNW Lanka News Web

March 16, Colombo (LNW): In response to ongoing fuel shortages across the country, the Government has announced that public sector employees will receive a weekly holiday every Wednesday, beginning 18 March 2026.Officials stated that the move is intended to reduce commuting demands and ease pressure on limited fuel supplies, which have affected transportation and daily operations in many parts of the island in recent weeks. By cutting down one w…

Sri Lanka Announces Public Holiday on Wednesday, Suspends Government Events

FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s government has declared Wednesday a public holiday in order to conserve fuel amidst the escalating US-Israel war on Iran, which has led to the destruction of oil facilities in the region. The decision follows a meeting the president had with relevant stakeholders and private sector chambers. All government functions are to be put on hold for the time being. Essential services will function as usual, officials sa…