Public Holidays on this island nation are dominated by the Poya. These holidays are observed on every full moon. Each Poya marks a significant event for Buddhists. While the dates generally match the date of the full moons, the Sri Lankan Government may shift the holidays by a day or so, so check back here for the latest dates.
When are the next National holidays in Sri Lanka?
Upcoming Holidays
Madin Full Moon Poya
Mar 24 , . Marks Buddha's first visit to his hometown, Kapilavastu, following his enlightenment
Good Friday
Mar 29 , . Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of ...
Id-Ul-Fitr
Apr 11 , . The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve
Apr 12 , . The day before Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Apr 13 , . Puthandu also known as Tamil New Year, is the celebration of the first day of the Tamil ...
Bak Full Moon Poya
Apr 23 , . Celebrates Buddha's second visit to Sri Lanka to make peace between two warring local ...
List of Holidays in Sri Lanka in 2024
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Notes
Each Full Moon is a public holiday. If the full moon falls on a weekend, the holiday is not moved
All Public Holidays, Saturdays and Sundays are Bank Holidays.