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Sri Lanka High Commission in London, United Kingdom

13 Hyde Park Gardens, Tyburnia, London W2 2Lu, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 20 7262 1841 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Sri Lanka may close on the following British and Sri Lankan holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Orthodox New Year	Wednesday, January 14	3 days, 21 hours
Isra and Mi'raj	Friday, January 16	5 days, 21 hours
Burns Night	Sunday, January 25	2 weeks
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)	Monday, February 02	3 weeks, 1 day
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	1 month
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday	Tuesday, February 17	1 month
Ramadan Start	Wednesday, February 18	1 month, 1 week
St. David's Day	Sunday, March 01	1 month, 2 weeks
Purim	Tuesday, March 03	1 month, 2 weeks
Mothering Sunday	Sunday, March 15	2 months

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Sri Lankan Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?

Sri Lanka currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in United Kingdom including and London.

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

British citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Sri Lanka. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Sri Lanka in United Kingdom for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Sri Lankan embassies in United Kingdom?

The Sri Lankan representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and Sri Lankan holidays in 2026/2024:

Orthodox New Year (GB) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (4 days, 4 hours)

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Time in Sri Lanka vs United Kingdom

Colombo, Sri Lanka time is 5:30 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom 19:13^PMFriday, January 09, 2026

Colombo, Sri Lanka 00:43^AMSaturday, January 10, 2026