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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: Open now (Close in 6 hours 0 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 0 minutes |
| Pioneer Day | Friday, July 24 | 11 hours, 29 minutes |
| Parents' Day | Sunday, July 26 | 2 days, 11 hours |
| National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day | Monday, July 27 | 3 days, 11 hours |
| World Hepatitis Day | Tuesday, July 28 | 4 days, 11 hours |
| World Day against Trafficking in Persons | Thursday, July 30 | 6 days, 11 hours |
| Colorado Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Coast Guard Birthday | Tuesday, August 04 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Purple Heart Day | Friday, August 07 | 2 weeks |
| International Day of the World's Indigenous People | Sunday, August 09 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Victory Day | Monday, August 10 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
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:
- Tisha B'Av (US) Thu, Jul 23, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Sri Lanka
Washington D.C., United States time is 12:30 hours behind Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
11:00AMThursday, July 23, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
23:30PMWednesday, July 22, 2026