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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Sri Lanka
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka
389, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7 Colombo Sri Lanka
Phone: +94 11 5390639
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Sri Lankan and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 2 days, 9 hours |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Sri Lanka?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Sri Lanka including and Colombo.
2 - Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Sri Lankan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Sri Lanka for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Sri Lanka?
The British representative offices in Sri Lanka will be closed in observance of the following Sri Lankan and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 10 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Sri Lanka
London, United Kingdom time is 6:30 hours behind Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
13:05PMThursday, January 22, 2026
London, United Kingdom
07:35AMThursday, January 22, 2026