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23/04/2026

April 23, 2026

Public Administration Circular 02/2026 on IT Tools for Daily Duties – Sinhala, Tamil & English Guidelines

 Public Administration Circular Letter 02/2026 on utilization of information technology tools for daily duties

Public Administration Circular Letter 02/2026 – Utilization of Information Technology Tools for Daily Duties


The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued Public Administration Circular Letter 02/2026 dated 23.04.2026 regarding the utilization of Information Technology tools for daily duties. The circular informs Ministries, Provincial Councils and Departments to encourage the use of suitable digital tools in public service delivery. The related guidelines are available in Sinhala, Tamil and English through the Ministry of Digital Economy.


Public Administration Circular Letter 02/2026

Utilization of Information Technology Tools for Daily Duties

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued Public Administration Circular Letter 02/2026 dated 23.04.2026 regarding the utilization of Information Technology tools for daily duties. Relevant guidelines have been made available in Sinhala, Tamil and English.

📌 Circular Details

Circular Number: 02/2026

Date: 23.04.2026

Issued By: Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government

Subject: Utilization of Information Technology Tools for Daily Duties

📂 Key Information

  • Guidelines have been published by the Ministry of Digital Economy.
  • The circular encourages the use of IT tools in daily official duties.
  • Applicable for Ministries, Provincial Councils and Departments.
  • Guidelines are available in Sinhala, Tamil and English.

📝 Who Should Check This?

  • Secretaries to Ministries
  • Chief Secretaries of Provinces
  • Heads of Departments
  • Government officers involved in service delivery

✅ Why This is Important

  • Improves public service efficiency
  • Supports proper time management
  • Encourages effective use of digital tools
  • Helps institutions modernize service delivery



18/03/2026

March 18, 2026

Public Administration Circular 09/2026 – Wednesday Holiday for Government Offices in Sri Lanka

 

Public Administration Circular 09/2026 Wednesday holiday for government offices in Sri Lanka

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued Public Administration Circular 09/2026 with special instructions for government offices in view of possible fuel supply difficulties linked to the Middle East conflict situation. According to the circular, every Wednesday shall be treated as a holiday for government offices until further notice, while essential services and certain institutions are exempted.


Effective Circular

Public Administration Circular 09/2026 was issued on 17.03.2026 by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government.

Main Decision

Every Wednesday shall be considered a holiday for the operations of government offices until further notice.

Reason

The circular was issued to face possible future difficulties in fuel supply due to the war situation in the Middle East region.

Work Arrangement

Duties usually performed on Wednesday should be scheduled to Tuesday of the same week wherever possible.

Remote Work Option

Where technological facilities are available, institutions may obtain services from officers without requiring their physical presence.

Weekend Duty Restriction

Officers of offices closed on Wednesday should not be called on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays of that week for overtime, holiday pay or lieu leave.

Exception for Urgent Duty

If officers are required on weekends or public holidays due to service necessity, approval must be obtained from the relevant authority, and allowances may be granted.

Essential Services

The circular does not apply to institutions providing essential services or offices specifically directed to remain open on Wednesdays.

Schools & Education

The Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education will issue separate instructions for schools and educational institutions.

Judicial Sector

The Judicial Service Commission will provide the required instructions for institutions in the judicial sector.

Government Events

Government institutions are instructed to avoid organizing ceremonies, conferences and similar events during this period.

Circular Access

Sinhala, Tamil and English versions of the circular are available below for viewing and downloading.

📄 Sinhala Circular

රාජ්‍ය පරිපාලන චක්‍රලේඛ 09/2026

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📄 Tamil Circular

அரசு நிர்வாக சுற்றறிக்கை 09/2026

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📄 English Circular

Public Administration Circular 09/2026

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