The Wednesday holiday granted to government offices as part of fuel conservation measures has been cancelled with immediate effect from the day after tomorrow.
Commissioner General of Essential Services, Prabath Chandrakirthi, stated that all government institutions will resume normal operations following the decision.
He also confirmed that schools will function as usual on Wednesdays.
Sri Lanka had earlier introduced a weekly Wednesday holiday for the public sector from March 18, 2026, to reduce fuel consumption amid concerns over potential energy supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.
The move was aimed at minimizing commuting and operational fuel usage across government institutions.
