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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Inaugurates The Financial Literacy Month – 2026

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) inaugurates the Financial Literacy Month – 2026 (FinLit Month) on 08 October 2026, commencing with “FinLit Expo – Colombo” at the Centre for Banking Studies, Rajagiriya. This national programme brings together a range of interventions across the island to strengthen financial knowledge, promote responsible financial behaviour and advance financial inclusion. Financial Literacy Month forms part of a broader national initiative under the Financial Literacy Roadmap for Sri Lanka, implemented under the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS).

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka releases the Key Findings of the Systemic Risk Survey (SRS) – H2 of 2026

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released the key findings of the latest Systemic Risk Survey (SRS) conducted for the second half of 2026 (H2 of 2026), capturing financial market participants’ perceptions of risks to, and their confidence in, the Sri Lankan financial system. The survey was conducted from 17 July 2026 to 14 August 2026.

IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the Seventh Review under the Extended Fund Facility with Sri Lanka

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on the Seventh Review under the 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement and concluded the 2026 Article IV Consultation discussions. 

Sri Lanka’s Inflation Target is set at 5% for the next three years

The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and the President of Sri Lanka, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. P Nandalal Weerasinghe, signed a new Monetary Policy Framework Agreement (MPFA) in terms of Section 26 of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023 (CBA) on 01 October 2026. The Agreement was published in Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 2508/28 dated 01 October 2026.

CCPI-based headline inflation remained unchanged in September 2026

The Colombo Consumer Price Index  (CCPI, 2021=100) based headline inflation (year-on-year, Y-o-Y) remained unchanged at 8.0% in September 2026 compared to August 2026.

External Sector Performance - August 2026

The external current account recorded a surplus of US$ 133 million in August 2026 following four consecutive months of deficits. The surplus was supported by the lower trade deficit compared to recent months, reflecting lower import expenditure. The current account recorded a cumulative deficit of US$ 291 million during January-August 2026, reflecting pressures on the external sector stemming from the escalation of the Middle East conflict.

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08.10.2026 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Inaugurates the Financial Literacy Month – 2026
07.10.2026 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka releases the Key Findings of the Systemic Risk Survey (SRS) – H2 of 2026
07.10.2026 Open Market Operations - 07 October 2026
06.10.2026 Open Market Operations - 06 October 2026
05.10.2026 IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the Seventh Review under the Extended Fund Facility with Sri Lanka
05.10.2026 Open Market Operations - 05 October 2026

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07.10.2026 Cancellation of Licence Issued to Associated Motor Finance Company PLC
04.10.2026 Registered Money or Value Transfer Service Providers
30.09.2026 Information Technology Specialists
27.09.2026 Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Procurement of an Enterprise Data Solution for the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
21.09.2026 Construction of Site Preparatory Works for the Revamping Currency Operations Project
16.09.2026 Notice to the Public regarding Unauthorized Deposit Taking - Pemadasage Indika Premakumara

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