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India Embassy and Consulates in Sri Lanka
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
India High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka
36-38, Galle Road , Colombo Sri Lanka
Phone: +94 112 327 587,
Working hours: Close now (Open in 1 hours 58 minutes)
India Consulate General in Hambantota, Sri Lanka
107 - B New Road, Hambantota, New Rd, Hambantota 82000, Sri Lanka
Phone: +94 472 222 500
Working hours: Close now (Open in 1 hours 58 minutes)
India Consulate General in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
14 Maruthady Lane, Nallur, Jaffna (Sri Lanka)
Phone: +94 21 222 0504
Working hours: Close now (Open in 1 hours 58 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of India may close on the following Sri Lankan and Indian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Hazarat Ali's Birthday | Saturday, January 03 | 15 hours, 27 minutes |
| Makar Sankranti | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Vasant Panchami | Friday, January 23 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Republic Day | Monday, January 26 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri | Sunday, February 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Lunar New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Thursday, February 19 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Holi | Wednesday, March 04 | 2 months |
| Gudi Padwa | Thursday, March 19 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Indian Embassies/Consulates are there in Sri Lanka?
India currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in Sri Lanka including Colombo, Hambantota and Jaffna.
2 - Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for India?
Sri Lankan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into India. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of India in Sri Lanka for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Indian embassies in Sri Lanka?
The Indian representative offices in Sri Lanka will be closed in observance of the following Sri Lankan and Indian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Hazarat Ali's Birthday (IN) Sat, Jan 03, 2026 (16 hours, 58 minutes)
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Time in India vs Sri Lanka
New Delhi, India time is is same date and time Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
07:02AMFriday, January 02, 2026
New Delhi, India
07:02AMFriday, January 02, 2026