This has reference to the Special Media Release dated 21.09.2024 issued by the Director General of Government Information Department stating that Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government (MPAHAPCLG) has informed that 23.09.2024 has been declared a Special Public Holiday by the Government.

However, Secretary to the MPAHAPCLG has informed the Central Bank of Sri Lanka that 23.09.2024 (Monday) is not a Bank Holiday.