Cultural and Religious Festivals Bak Full Moon Poya Day 12 April 2026 (dates may vary based on lunar calendar), Nationwide A sacred Buddhist public holiday commemorating the Buddha’s second visit to …
Sri Lanka’s calendar is shaped not merely by dates, but by devotion, creativity and community. For residents, visitors and those considering making the island home, the annual events cycle offers …
Managing money in Sri Lanka, whether you are visiting, relocating, investing, or sending funds home. requires a basic understanding of the local banking system, currency rules, and tax obligations. This …
If you are a Sri Lankan living abroad, whether in the UK, Australia, Canada, the USA, the UAE, Singapore, Oceania, Russia, or the CIS countries. this section is important for …
Healthcare
Sri Lanka has one of the best public healthcare systems in South Asia, with free treatment available at government hospitals for all residents. The private sector, led by internationally accredited …
Sri Lanka’s real estate market is in selective recovery in 2025–2026, with renewed investor confidence among both local and overseas buyers. Colombo’s Port City and luxury condominium market continue to attract international …
Remittances are the lifeblood of Sri Lanka’s economy, and the community abroad makes an enormous difference. In the first ten months of 2025 alone, total workers’ remittances reached USD 6.52 …
Relocation
Sri Lanka offers expats and returning diaspora members a genuinely compelling lifestyle: a tropical climate, rich culture, affordable cost of living, and improving infrastructure. Colombo, Kandy, and Galle are the most …
Sri Lanka was named one of the 50 Best Places to Travel in 2026 by multiple leading travel publications. In 2025, the island generated just over USD 3.2 billion in …
Sri Lanka has one of the strongest education systems in South Asia, with a literacy rate consistently above 92% and a growing range of local universities. The Ministry of Higher …