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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