The Cabinet of Ministers has approved holding ‘Sri Lankan Day’ from December 12 to 14, 2025, at the Colombo Town Hall grounds, Vihara Maha Devi Park, and adjoining roads.
Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the event will feature cultural performances, food fairs, and exhibitions representing all ethnic and religious communities, with the aim of promoting national reconciliation and understanding.
The initiative was first proposed in the 2025 Budget Speech by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, as part of a national program to foster harmony among communities.
The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs has been entrusted with the responsibility of implementing the program.
The three-day celebration will take place across four zones covering the Colombo Municipal Council Grounds, Vihara Maha Devi Park, and the surrounding area, with the active participation of both the public and private sectors.
The event is designed to reflect the diversity of Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage, featuring food cultures from each district, exhibitions showcasing local industries and crafts, and opportunities to introduce new products.
Accordingly, the Cabinet approved the proposal submitted by the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs to conduct the national ‘Sri Lankan Day’ program in December 2025.
