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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 3 hours 24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| World Sexual Health Day | Friday, September 04 | 2 days, 8 hours |
| International Day of Charity | Saturday, September 05 | 3 days, 8 hours |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 07 | 5 days, 8 hours |
| International Literacy Day | Tuesday, September 08 | 6 days, 8 hours |
| California Admission Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 1 week |
| World Suicide Prevention Day | Thursday, September 10 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Patriot Day | Friday, September 11 | 1 week, 2 days |
| International Day for South-South Cooperation | Saturday, September 12 | 1 week, 3 days |
| National Grandparents Day | Sunday, September 13 | 1 week, 4 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:
- World Sexual Health Day (US) Fri, Sep 04, 2026 (2 days, 10 hours)
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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
13:36PMTuesday, September 01, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
02:06AMTuesday, September 01, 2026