The Excise Department has announced that all licensed liquor outlets across Sri Lanka will remain closed during the Vesak Full Moon Festival on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31.

Excise Commissioner General M.B.N.A. Pemarathna said the closure will begin from this evening, May 29, and continue until reopening on Monday, June 1.

The directive applies islandwide in observance of Vesak, marking Buddhist Year 2570.

The department urged the public to report any violations of license conditions during the closure period via the short code 1913 or by email at oicoptroom@excise.gov.lk.

Pemarathna added that strict legal action will be taken against outlets that remain open or breach licensing rules. (Newswire)

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