The Cabinet of Ministers has approved holding the “Sri Lankan Day” from December 12 to 14, 2025 at the Colombo Town Hall grounds, Vihara Maha Devi Park, and adjoining roads. 

The event will feature cultural shows, food fairs, and exhibitions representing all religions and ethnicities to promote national reconciliation and understanding among communities, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. 

He said that it has been proposed in the Budget Speech 2025 by the President, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, to conduct a national program called ‘Sri Lankan Day’ with the objective of creating a harmonious Sri Lanka by developing understanding among communities.

The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs has been entrusted with the responsibility of implementing this program, the Cabinet Spokesman said. 

Accordingly, the ‘Sri Lankan Day’ program is planned to be held on 12, 13, and 14 December 2025, covering the premises and main roads of the Colombo Municipal Council Grounds and Vihara Maha Devi Park, including the surrounding area, with the participation of the public and private sectors in four zones. 

Furthermore, it has been planned to hold the programme in a manner that represents all ethnicities, religions, and cultural elements, as well as the food cultures of each district, local industry exhibitions and sales, and the introduction of new product opportunities. 

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Buddhasāsana, Religious and Cultural Affairs to conduct the ‘Sri Lankan Day’ program.