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Special Wednesday Holiday for Public Sector Cancelled from April 8

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Update #2\u00b7 Apr 6 · 1:33 PM

The cancellation of the special weekly Wednesday holiday for the public sector, effective from April 8, has been confirmed by Prabath Chandrakirthi, the Commissioner General of Essential Services. The cancellation applies to government offices, schools, universities, and judicial services, all of which will operate as usual from next Wednesday. An official circular regarding this decision is expected to be issued shortly. The original Wednesday holiday, implemented to conserve fuel, was declared effective from March 18, 2026, following a circular issued on March 17 by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government.

The special weekly Wednesday holiday for the public sector has been officially cancelled, with normal operations set to resume from Wednesday, April 8. This directive was issued by the Commissioner General of Essential Services. The cancellation impacts government offices, schools, universities, and judicial services across the country. The holiday had initially been introduced as a temporary measure to address prevailing national requirements. All affected institutions are now expected to revert to their regular working schedules on Wednesdays.

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