The government has reversed a previously implemented austerity measure, reinstating the full work week and cancelling a mandated Friday holiday. The measure, initially introduced as a cost-saving initiative, granted public sector workers every Friday off with a corresponding reduction in pay. Facing widespread criticism and concerns about reduced productivity, the government has opted to restore standard working hours. Officials cited the need to bolster economic output and address growing budgetary pressures as key reasons for the change. The decision impacts public sector employees who had adjusted to the four-day work week. The reversal is effective immediately, and workers are expected to return to a five-day schedule. Unions have expressed disappointment, while business groups generally welcomed the move.