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Tourist numbers 2026
How many tourists are coming in 2026? Month by month and country by country. We update it when new numbers come out.
How many tourists come? From which countries? When are they here? We read the official numbers and tell you what they mean for your hotel, tours or events.
New guides come out every week. Each one is short, in simple words, and ends with what you can do.
How many tourists are coming in 2026? Month by month and country by country. We update it when new numbers come out.
158,557 tourists came in September, about the same as last year. India and Australia are growing. Germany is falling. Here is what to do.
Which months are busy and which are quiet? A simple calendar from official numbers, and what it means for your business.
December is the busiest month. Who comes, why they come and how long they stay.
Most tourists decide late, and almost half book on websites like Booking.com. What this means for your hotel or tour.
Which tourists are coming, how long they stay, and when to make offers.
Hotels, guesthouses & hostelsWhich countries are growing, and what those tourists want.
Tours, guides & driversWhen most foreign tourists are in the country.
Event organisersThe quiet months, and when beds and desks fill up.
Long staysThese files are free. They open in Excel. If you use them, please give credit to Friday.lk and SLTDA.
Listing on Friday.lk is free. Tourists and long-stay travellers use it to look for places to stay, events, offers and coworking spaces. Here is how to be there:
Sign in, or create an account.
Fill in the form for your business, event or offer.
We check it, then publish it.
When SLTDA publishes new tourist numbers, we write a short guide in simple words. Leave your email and we will tell you when it is ready.
All numbers come from SLTDA, Sri Lanka's tourism authority. We read its reports, check that the numbers add up, and explain them in simple words. Friday.lk is not part of SLTDA. SLTDA can correct its numbers later, so check the original reports for the latest figures.