Sri Lanka country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (JA)
📍 Sri Lanka
Theme Independence Day 2027
Sri Lanka is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Colombo, the national observance is Independence Day on 4 February, and the national colours are maroon and gold. Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, became independent on 4 February 1948. The legislative capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
Capital and region (JA)
Colombo is the capital. Sri Lanka sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Colombo clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Thursday, 4 February 2027. Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, became independent on 4 February 1948. The legislative capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. Locally it is called Nidahas Dinaya. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are maroon and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
The capital is Colombo.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Thursday, 4 February 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are maroon and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, became independent on 4 February 1948. The legislative capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
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