Liquor shops to be closed on December 25, 26

23 December 2023 06:41 pm Views - 1600

All liquor shops across the country will be closed on December 25 and 26 in view of Christmas and Poya Day, the Excise Department said.

Star-class hotels registered under the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) with valid liquor licenses have been permitted to sell liquor on December 25 so as to facilitate the tourists.

However, all liquor shops across the country including the SLTDA-approved liquor outlets will remain closed on Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day (26).