Is smoking banned in public places in Sri Lanka?

Partial ban

Sri Lanka restricts smoking in many indoor public spaces but permits it in designated areas of hotels and restaurants.

Sri Lanka is one of 46 countries classified “Partial ban” for public smoking bans — 35% of the 132 with data.

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
Last checked
17 September 2026
How it was classified
Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.

Nearby countries

India
Partial ban India has a nationwide smoke-free law, but smoking is permitted in designated separate areas in many enclosed public places.
Myanmar
Partial ban Myanmar has a smoking ban in certain public places, but the scope is not fully detailed.
Thailand
Comprehensive ban Thailand bans smoking in all indoor and outdoor public establishments, including bars and restaurants, with fines for non-compliance.
Nepal
Comprehensive ban Nepal's law restricts smoking in various public places including airports, hotels, and restaurants.
Bhutan
Comprehensive ban Bhutan prohibits smoking in all public places under its Tobacco Control Act.
Singapore
Partial ban Smoking is banned in most public places, but designated smoking rooms are permitted in certain establishments.

Other laws in Sri Lanka

Driving Age
16–17

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