The Excise Department has warned that strict legal action will be taken against any licensed liquor outlets that fail to comply with closure orders during the Poson Festival. Issuing a statement, the Excise Department said that all taverns islandwide must remain closed on June 2…
The Excise Department has warned that strict legal action will be taken against any licensed liquor outlets that fail to comply with closure orders during the Poson Festival. Issuing a statement, the Excise Department said that all taverns islandwide must remain closed on June 29, 2026, Poson Full Moon Poya Day. The closure, from last evening (28), continues until the scheduled reopening time on June 30. In addition, as part of the State Poson Festival, all licensed liquor outlets in Mihintale, Medawachchiya, Nuwaragam Palatha Central, Nuwaragam Palatha East, and Mahavilachchiya must remain closed throughout Poson Week, from June 25 to July 3. The public has been urged to report violations via the 24‑hour hotline 1913, with the Excise Department emphasizing that officers islandwide have been instructed to enforce the directive firmly. (Newswire)