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Working hours in Sri Lanka (2026)
The standard full-time working week in Sri Lanka: hours per week, per day, and the legal maximum.
Standard week
45 h
Per day
8 h
Legal max / week
45 h
Per month
195 h
A standard full-time job in Sri Lanka is about 45 hours per week (8 hours per day), or roughly 2,340 hours per year. The legal maximum is 45 hours per week.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hours is a full-time work week in Sri Lanka?
A standard full-time working week in Sri Lanka is shown above in hours per week and per day, together with the legal maximum.
Is the legal maximum the same as the standard week?
Not always. The standard week is the usual full-time schedule, while the legal maximum is the upper limit on normal weekly hours before overtime rules apply.
Working-hour figures reflect the standard full-time week and may vary by sector and collective agreement.