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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 8 hours 36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 day, 22 hours |
| Shavuot | Friday, May 22 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 1 week, 5 days |
| National Sorry Day | Tuesday, May 26 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 2 weeks |
| Trinity Sunday | Sunday, May 31 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Reconciliation Day | Monday, June 01 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Corpus Christi | Thursday, June 04 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Queensland Day | Saturday, June 06 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
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:
- Ascension Day (AU) Thu, May 14, 2026 (1 day, 23 hours)
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Time in Australia vs Sri Lanka
Canberra, Australia time is 4:30 hours ahead of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
00:24AMTuesday, May 12, 2026
Canberra, Australia
04:54AMTuesday, May 12, 2026