Wednesdays declared holiday for govt employees, schools unis; private sector urged to do same
Sri Lanka government declares Wednesday as a weekly holiday for government sector employees starting March 18, 2026, citing fuel concerns. The measure also mentions schools and universities, and the private sector is urged to adopt a similar arrangement. Reported by AdaDerana on March 17, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119814