
Sri Lanka has welcomed 158,787 tourists in the first 18 days of January 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
India was the largest source market, contributing 28,686 visitors, followed by Russia, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France.
By comparison, Sri Lanka received a total of 252,761 tourists in January 2025, indicating strong early momentum for the country’s tourism sector in 2026.





