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Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 20:57 IST
Sri Lanka announced a four-day workweek with Wednesdays as public holidays starting March 18 due to potential fuel shortages from the West Asia war.
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Sri Lanka on Monday announced a four-day working with every Wednesday a public holiday as a contingency measure for possible fuel shortages in the wake of the war in West Asia.
“It was decided to declare every Wednesday a public holiday with effect from March 18," PTI quoted Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi saying.
The new rule will be applicable to government employees, all government schools, Universities and Courts.
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
First Published:
March 16, 2026, 20:57 IST
News world Sri Lanka Declares Wednesday Holiday, Moves To 4-Day Work Week Amid Fuel Shortage Fears
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