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Australia Embassy and Consulates in Sri Lanka
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Australia High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka
21 Srimath Rg Senanayake Mawatha Colombo 7 Sri Lanka
Phone: +94 11 246 3200
Working hours: Open now (Close in 58 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Australia may close on the following Sri Lankan and Australian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 week |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Recreation Day | Monday, November 02 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Melbourne Cup Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Thanksgiving Day | Wednesday, November 25 | 1 month |
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 29 | 1 month |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 12 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
1. How many Australian Embassies/Consulates are there in Sri Lanka?
Australia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Sri Lanka including and Colombo.
2 - Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Australia?
Sri Lankan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Australia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Australia in Sri Lanka for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Australian embassies in Sri Lanka?
The Australian representative offices in Sri Lanka will be closed in observance of the following Sri Lankan and Australian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Halloween (AU) Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (1 week)
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Time in Australia vs Sri Lanka
Canberra, Australia time is 5:30 hours ahead of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
16:02PMFriday, October 23, 2026
Canberra, Australia
21:32PMFriday, October 23, 2026