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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 (Open in 3 hours 22 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson's Birthday | Monday, April 13 | 0 minutes |
| National Library Workers' Day | Tuesday, April 14 | 16 hours, 51 minutes |
| Tax Day | Wednesday, April 15 | 1 day, 16 hours |
| Emancipation Day | Thursday, April 16 | 2 days, 16 hours |
| International Day for Monuments and Sites | Saturday, April 18 | 4 days, 16 hours |
| Chinese Language Day | Monday, April 20 | 6 days, 16 hours |
| San Jacinto Day | Tuesday, April 21 | 1 week |
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:
- Thomas Jefferson's Birthday (US & US) Mon, Apr 13, 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
05:38AMMonday, April 13, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
18:08PMSunday, April 12, 2026