Provincial Flags
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 14, 1987 - | Flag of Central Province | ||
| January 1, 2007 - | Flag of Eastern Province | ||
| November 14, 1987 - | Flag of North Central Province | ||
| November 14, 1987 - December 31, 2006 | Flag of North Eastern Province | Was adapted as the Flag of the North Province after the demerger of the North-Eastern Province | |
| January 1, 2007 - | Flag of Northern Province | Blue border - ocean resource; Green - the greenery and agriculture; Red - labour, industriousness and Hindu culture, religion; White - fraternity, peace; Radiating sun indicates synergy of power and natural energy source, also Tamil people and language in the Province | |
| November 14, 1987 - | Flag of North Western Province | ||
| November 14, 1987 - | Flag of Sabaragamuwa | ||
| November 14, 1987 - | Flag of Southern Province | ||
| November 14, 1987 - | Flag of Uva | ||
| November 14, 1987 - | Flag of Western Province |
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