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Australia Embassy and Consulates in Sri Lanka
1 Diplomatic Missions
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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 43 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 3 days, 6 hours |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, February 09 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Labour Day | Monday, March 02 | 1 month |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month |
| Foundation Day | Friday, March 06 | 1 month |
| Eight Hours Day | Monday, March 09 | 1 month, 1 week |
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:
- Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) (AU) Mon, Feb 02, 2026 (3 days, 7 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
16:17PMThursday, January 29, 2026
Canberra, Australia
21:47PMThursday, January 29, 2026