Sri Lanka celebrates 78th Independence Day today
February 4, 2026 05:14 am
The 78th National Independence Day - themed “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” - is to be celebrated ceremoniously today (February 04) at the Independence Square in Colombo.
The main ceremony will commence at 7:30 a.m. at the Independence Square under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The celebrations take place while honoring those who made sacrifices to win independence from British rule in 1948.
More than 4,500 personnel from the Security Forces and Police, along with around 400 invitees including foreign diplomats are scheduled to take part in the event.
Meanwhile, a special security and traffic management plant has been implemented, with over 2,000 Police officers deployed across the city to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow.
To watch the 78th Independence Day commemoration held at the Independence Square in Colombo, tune in to TV Derana and Ada Derana 24.
