13th June - A holiday for Government & Govt-approved private schools

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Education Ministry declared the 13th of June, a holiday for all government and government-approved private schools.

13th June 2022, has been declared as a Special Government holiday by the Ministry of Public Administration.

The Ministry said this decision was taken citing transportation issues and difficulties experienced in operating government offices.

However, the holiday should NOT hinder essential services, said the Ministry.