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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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Friday before the AFL Grand Final | Friday, September 25 | 1 week, 4 days |
| First day of Sukkot | Saturday, September 26 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday, September 28 | 2 weeks |
| Hoshana Rabbah | Friday, October 02 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Shemini Atzeret | Saturday, October 03 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, October 04 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday, October 05 | 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:
- Yom Kippur (AU) Mon, Sep 21, 2026 (1 week)
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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
07:27AMSunday, September 13, 2026
Canberra, Australia
11:57AMSunday, September 13, 2026