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Maldives Embassy and Consulates in Sri Lanka
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Maldives High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka
23 Kavirathna Place Colombo 4 Sri Lanka
Phone: +94 1-586762; +94 1-500943
Working hours: Close now (Open in 54 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Maldives may close on the following Sri Lankan and Maldivian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Sunday, July 26 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Independence Day Holiday | Monday, July 27 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Victory Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 4 months |
| Republic Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 4 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 5 months, 3 weeks |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 6 months |
| Ramadan Start | Monday, February 08 | 7 months, 1 week |
| Eid ul Fitr | Wednesday, March 10 | 8 months, 1 week |
| Eid al Fitr Holiday | Thursday, March 11 | 8 months, 1 week |
| Eid al Fitr Holiday | Friday, March 12 | 8 months, 1 week |
1. How many Maldivian Embassies/Consulates are there in Sri Lanka?
Maldives currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Sri Lanka including and Colombo.
2 - Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Maldives?
Sri Lankan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Maldives. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Maldives in Sri Lanka for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Maldivian embassies in Sri Lanka?
The Maldivian representative offices in Sri Lanka will be closed in observance of the following Sri Lankan and Maldivian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Independence Day (MV) Sun, Jul 26, 2026 (3 weeks, 4 days)
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Time in Maldives vs Sri Lanka
Male, Maldives time is 1:30 hours behind Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08:06AMTuesday, June 30, 2026
Male, Maldives
07:36AMTuesday, June 30, 2026