Colombo is open for business

Standard office hours today: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM · Monday

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Local time in Colombo 11:31 AM Monday, August 3 UTC+05:30

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Standard private sector office hours across financial and commercial sectors in Colombo.

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Open now

Banks Commercial bank branch operating hours and counter services.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Open now

Government Public sector departments, ministries, and civic administrative agencies.

8:30 AM - 4:15 PM Open now

Retail Operating schedules for shopping complexes, departmental stores, and neighborhood markets.

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Open now

Dining Typical service windows for cafes, urban eateries, and hotel dining venues.

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Open now

Local convention

Working week

6 work days

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Sun Weekend

Standard private sector office hours across financial and commercial sectors in Colombo. Selected private firms operate half-day schedules on Saturdays.

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Local business guidance

Full Moon Poya Observance

Each monthly full moon is designated as a national Poya holiday. Government departments, banks, and corporate offices close completely, while restaurants restrictedly refrain from serving alcohol.

Banking and Financial Services

Standard banking counter hours are Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 15:00. Major commercial centers feature 24-hour smart banking kiosks and cash deposit machines.

Public Sector Operations

Government offices run from 08:30 to 16:15 on weekdays. Certain administrative clusters in Battaramulla adhere to staggered morning schedules such as 07:15 to 15:15.

Retail and Shopping Malls

Major shopping complexes like One Galle Face and Colombo City Centre open daily from 10:00 to 22:00. Standalone shops in historic districts like Pettah typically open from 09:00 to 19:00.

Dining and Nightlife Culture

Casual and upscale restaurants generally serve continuously from 11:00 until 23:00. Popular kottu diners and hotel restaurants across Galle Road operate late into the night.