Will at least one country introduce a permanently four-day workweek by 2029?

A National Four-Day Workweek by 2029?

Several countries have trialed reduced workweeks with promising results. This prediction examines whether a nation will implement a four-day workweek as permanent national policy by 2029.

Mixed Expectations

Supporters highlight gains in productivity, well-being, and employee retention seen in trials. Skeptics argue that economic uncertainty and political fragmentation may delay adoption. The policy remains plausible but politically challenging.