Sri Lanka High Commission Public Holidays 2026
January 1, 2026
Please note that the Sri Lanka High Commission will be closed during the following public holidays in 2026
Public Holidays – 2026
| No. | Date | Day | Holiday | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i | 26 January 2026 | Monday | Australia Day (In lieu of) | AUS |
| ii | 04 February 2026 | Wednesday | Independence Day | SL |
| iii | 09 March 2026 | Monday | Canberra Day | AUS |
| iv | 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Id-Ul-Fitar (Ramazan Festival) | SL |
| v | 03 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | SL / AUS |
| vi | 06 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | AUS |
| vii | 13 April 2026 | Monday | Day prior to Sinhala & Tamil New Year | SL |
| viii | 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Sinhala & Tamil New Year Day | SL |
| ix | 27 April 2026 | Monday | Anzac Day | AUS |
| x | 01 May 2026 | Friday | Vesak Full Moon Poya Day | SL |
| xi | 01 June 2026 | Monday | Reconciliation Day | AUS |
| xii | 08 June 2026 | Monday | King’s Birthday | AUS |
| xiii | 29 July 2026 | Wednesday | Esala Full Moon Poya Day | SL |
| xiv | 05 October 2026 | Monday | Labour Day | AUS |
| xv | 08 November 2026 | Sunday | Deepavali Festival Day | SL |
| xvi | 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | SL / AUS |
| xvii | 28 December 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (In lieu of) | AUS |
Visa Facilitation Measures for Foreign Nationals Affected by Adverse Weather Conditions
December 1, 2025
Updated Payment Instructions for Disaster Relief Contributions
November 30, 2025
Updated Payment Instructions for Disaster Relief Contributions
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Australia wishes to inform the public and the international donor community that certain contributors have experienced difficulties when transferring funds to the designated Central Bank accounts during the ongoing national relief efforts.
To ensure smooth and uninterrupted receipt of donations, donors facing such issues are advised to direct their contributions in LKR to the following Bank of Ceylon account.
Notice to Sri Lankans living in Australia and Friends of Sri Lanka
November 29, 2025
Notice to Sri Lankans living in Australia and Friends of Sri Lanka
Following are account details for Sri Lankans residing overseas and foreign nationals who wish to contribute to relief efforts for those affected by the current disaster situation in Sri Lanka.
For those overseas donating in USO kindly use the following account details:
THE HIGH COMMISSION OF SRI LANKA IN CANBERRA CELEBRATES DEEPAVALI
November 24, 2025
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Canberra organised a vibrant event to celebrate Deepavali, the festival of lights on 22 November 2025. The event was held at the High Commission with the participation of the Sri Lankan community.
Sri Lanka High Commission Showcases Tourism and Investment Opportunities at the Sydney Lions District 201N5 Conference
November 21, 2025
The Sri Lanka High Commission in Australia successfully promoted Sri Lanka as a vibrant tourist and investment destination at the Lions District 201N5 Conference, held on 15 November 2025 in Wentworthville, New South Wales.
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Canberra Visits Minerals Council of Australia
November 13, 2025
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Canberra, Yasoja Gunasekera met Mr. Demus King, General Manager/ Trade and Investment of the Minerals Council of Australia to discuss investment by Australian companies in the minerals sector.
Register with the High Commission
The Sri Lankan High Commission in Canberra would like to keep in touch with Sri Lankans and persons of Sri Lankan origin living in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and other Pacific Islands as well as Sri Lankan community organisations in those countries.
If you are a current/former Sri Lankan or an office bearer of a Sri Lankan community organisation we invite you to register with the High Commission.
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Sri Lanka High Commission
61, Hampton Circuit
Yarralumla
ACT 2600