Government declares every Wednesday as public holiday
Posted on March 16th, 2026

Courtesy Daily Mail

Colombo, March 16 (Daily Mirror) – The government has decided to declare every Wednesday as a public holiday in a move to save energy due to the Middle East tensions, the Commissioner-General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi said.

He told a special press brefing that the decision was taken at a meeting with the President.

The holiday will not be applicable for health, ports, water services and the Sri Lanka Customs.

The holiday will be applicable to schools, universities and judicial service instituions.

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