The Department of Excise has announced that all liquor shops will be closed for 03 days next month, in line with the Vesak festival and International Workers’ Day (May Day).
According to the department, liquor stores will be closed on May 01, which marks the May Day.
In addition, all liquor stores will also be closed on May 30 (Vesak Poya) and May 31 (the day following Vesak Poya).
At the request of the Chief Prelates, the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day will be observed on May 30 with the state Vesak week being declared from May. 27 - 02.
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