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Sri Lanka declares Public Holiday for Coronavirus

Monday 16th March 2020 has been declared a Public, Bank and Mercantile holiday in Sri Lanka to prevent outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid-19), according to the Government Information Department.

Accordingly all Government and private institutions in Sri Lanka are expected to be closed on Monday. All public events are also banned.

Public Holidays in Sri Lanka for 2020

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