National Day, also known as Independence Day, [1] is a Sri Lankan national holiday celebrated annually on 4 February to commemorate the country’s political independence from British rule in 1948. It is celebrated all over the country through a flag …

2 days ago · COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Debt-stricken Sri Lanka marked its 77th independence anniversary on Tuesday with a military parade, while the country’s newly elected president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, pledged to heal Sri Lanka’s economic woes by the end of his five-year term.. Sri Lanka, which gained independence from Britain in 1948, suffered its worst economic crisis in 2022, forcing the ...

2 days ago · COLOMBO (News 1st): The 77th National Independence Day of Sri Lanka was celebrated this morning at the Independence Square in Colombo. The event was g - Get the latest breaking news and top ...

2 days ago · The 77th National Independence Day celebration under the theme ‘Rallying for National Renaissance’ will be held today at Independence Square in Colombo under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. ... use of alternative routes in the Colombo area with special security checks for invitees attending the event near the Sri Lanka ...

2 days ago · The 77th National Independence Day - themed “Let’s join the national renaissance” - is to be celebrated ceremoniously today (February 04) at the Independence Square in Colombo. The main ceremony will commence at 8.00 a.m. at the Independence Square under the patronage of President Anura Kumara ...

2 days ago · Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, center, hoists the Sri Lankan national flag during the country's 77th Independence Day ceremony in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.

6 days ago · In response to a query from a media representative, Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo stated that the Independence Day celebrations will feature the participation of 1,307 personnel from the Sri Lanka Army, 725 from the Sri Lanka Navy, 521 from the Sri Lanka Air Force, 505 from the Sri Lanka Police and Special Task Force, 182 ...

2 days ago · On the 4th of February, Sri Lanka, an island nation known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and warm hearted people, celebrates its Independence Day. In 2025, Sri Lanka marks the 77th anniversary of its political independence from British colonial rule, a momentous occasion that holds great significance in the hearts of all ...

4 days ago · Every year on February 4, Sri Lanka celebrates Independence Day, a special day for our beautiful island. It’s a day to remember how our country gained freedom from British rule in 1948 and became an independent nation. But more than that, it’s a time for all Sri Lankans to come together to honour our history, reflect on our achievements and ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Independence Day in Sri Lanka has been observed on February 4 every year since 1948, when the island achieved independence from British colonial rule. Nearly 150 years over the country came to this belonging by freeing itself from colonial chains. It is a new sovereign political destiny. It is the celebration of the freedom and the ...