Does anyone know is it necessary to book ahead the accommodations during Xmas and New Year period in Sri Lanka? I will be staying at budget guesthouses / hostels if possible. Since I will be travelling for a month, I'd like my itinerary as flexible as possible so not sure if I should book everything... Thanks a lot!
Everything? Certainly not.... probably wise to book the crucial dates like Xmas eve snd NYE

Thanks, I thought about it too but I still don't know where I would be ended up during those dates. Maybe I should just chill.

I would book first night or two in Negombo, then you will have somewhere to head to after your flight. You could also book your last night there. After that, I agree, book as you go.
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