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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 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Sri Lankan and U.S. holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| International Mountain Day | Thursday, December 11 | 0 minutes |
| Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe | Friday, December 12 | 9 hours, 17 minutes |
| National Guard Birthday | Saturday, December 13 | 1 day, 9 hours |
| Chanukah/Hanukkah (first day) | Monday, December 15 | 3 days, 9 hours |
| Pan American Aviation Day | Wednesday, December 17 | 5 days, 9 hours |
| International Migrants Day | Thursday, December 18 | 6 days, 9 hours |
| International Human Solidarity Day | Saturday, December 20 | 1 week, 1 day |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Last Day of Chanukah | Monday, December 22 | 1 week, 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 2025/2024:
- International Mountain Day (US) Thu, Dec 11, 2025 (0 minutes)
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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
13:12PMThursday, December 11, 2025
Washington D.C., United States
00:42AMThursday, December 11, 2025