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Sri Lanka shifts to four-day week amid war-linked power crunch

Millions were given a government-ordered extra day off as Sri Lanka confronts an energy crisis linked to the Middle East war.

Published Mar 25, 2026, 7:39 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Millions of Sri Lankans enjoyed a government-ordered extra day off on Wednesday as the island nation battles an energy crisis tied to the Middle East war. Authorities moved to a four-day work week to manage severe power shortages and reduce strain on the grid.