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A Public Holiday Every Week? Sri Lankans Bemoan the Enforced Day Off.

New York Times Saturday 21st March 2026, 4:00AM 1 min read 8 hours ago

The island’s government, rationing fuel amid shortages from the Iran war, surprised residents by imposing an unusual four-day week.

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