February 03, Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lankan High Commission in New Delhi has called on Sri Lankan citizens living across India to take part in a flag-hoisting ceremony to mark the 78th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence.
The commemoration is scheduled for the morning of February 04, 2026 at 9.00 a.m. at the High Commission premises on Kautilya Marg in Chanakyapuri. The event will be held under the auspices of Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne.
Organisers have advised invitees to attend in national attire, official uniform or formal dress, reflecting the significance of the occasion. Entry to the premises will be limited to those who have registered in advance, with prior confirmation required for security and logistical purposes.
Sri Lankan nationals wishing to attend have been asked to submit their attendance details by January 30 via email to the High Commission.
Independence Day, observed each year on February 04, commemorates Sri Lanka’s emergence as a free nation in 1948 and remains a moment of national pride for Sri Lankans around the world, including those living overseas.

