Sri Lanka Implements Four-Day Workweek and Wednesday Holiday Amid Fuel Shortage Concerns

Sri Lanka has announced a four-day workweek for government institutions, declaring every Wednesday a public holiday starting March 18, as a contingency measure against potential fuel shortages caused by escalating tensions in West Asia. The policy applies to government employees, schools, universities, and courts, while essential services like health, ports, water supply, and customs will continue operating. The government has urged the private sector to adopt similar measures and recently introduced a QR code-based fuel rationing system to manage limited supplies amid global energy disruptions.