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United States Embassy and Consulates in Sri Lanka
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United States Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka
210 Galle Road Colombo 03 Sri Lanka
Phone: +94 11 249 8500
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Sri Lankan and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| World Leprosy Day | Sunday, January 25 | 3 days, 10 hours |
| International Customs Day | Monday, January 26 | 4 days, 10 hours |
| International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust | Tuesday, January 27 | 5 days, 10 hours |
| Kansas Day | Thursday, January 29 | 1 week |
| National Freedom Day | Sunday, February 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Tu Bishvat/Tu B'Shevat | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Rosa Parks Day | Wednesday, February 04 | 1 week, 6 days |
| International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation | Friday, February 06 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Sri Lanka?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Sri Lanka including and Colombo.
2 - Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for United States?
Sri Lankan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Sri Lanka for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Sri Lanka?
The U.S. representative offices in Sri Lanka will be closed in observance of the following Sri Lankan and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- World Leprosy Day (US) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (3 days, 11 hours)
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Time in United States vs Sri Lanka
Washington D.C., United States time is 13:30 hours behind Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
12:24PMWednesday, January 21, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
23:54PMTuesday, January 20, 2026