Time For Change: 100 Years of the 5-Day Week

Talks & Debates

Join us to hear from expert speakers about the past, present and future of the working week, and what we need to do to make it work for us!

As of May 1st, 2026, the 5-day, 40-hour work week will be exactly 100 years old. It’s long overdue an update.

This event will look at how the 5-day week came about, what we know from research into modern applications of the 4-day week, and lastly, what organised workers are currently doing to bring a shorter working week into their workplaces.

Join us to hear from expert speakers about the past, present and future of the working week, and what we need to do to make it work for us!

As of May 1st, 2026, the 5-day, 40-hour work week will be exactly 100 years old. It’s long overdue an update.

This event will look at how the 5-day week came about, what we know from research into modern applications of the 4-day week, and lastly, what organised workers are currently doing to bring a shorter working week into their workplaces.