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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: Close now (Open in 3 hours 56 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 5 days, 17 hours |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week |
| Australia Day | Monday, January 26 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, February 09 | 1 month |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Chinese New Year (Day 2) | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Labour Day | Monday, March 02 | 1 month, 3 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:
- Orthodox New Year (AU) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (5 days, 18 hours)
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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
05:04AMThursday, January 08, 2026
Canberra, Australia
10:34AMThursday, January 08, 2026