The idea of a permanent three-day weekend has long been a dream for workers around the world and now, it’s slowly becoming a reality. As work culture continues to change over time, especially post-pandemic, the global push for a four-day work week has serious consideration. More and more countries, companies, and employees are starting to rethink what productivity and a healthy work-life balance should look like.

This novel 4-day workweek follows a “100-80-100” model. It means workers get 100% of their pay, 80% of the time, while still getting their work done at 100% efficiency. It is being led by a group called ‘4 Day Week Global’, which started off as a major campaign in Germany in late 2023, and has already seen success in places like Spain, Portugal, and the UK.

Even some of the happiest countries in the world like Iceland, Denmark, and the Netherlands are leading this change. The movement doesn’t just reduce burnout but also improves mental health, increases job satisfaction, and in many cases, even boosts output. With growing evidence pointing to the benefits, the four-day workweek could very Completely change and revamp the future of work. Here are a few countries that have adopted the new 4-day work week regime.