National Holidays in Sri Lanka in 2024

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?

Sri Lanka Upcoming Holidays

List of Holidays in Sri Lanka in 2024

Day Date Holiday Name Type Comments
Monday Tamil Thai Pongal Day National Holiday
Thursday Duruthu Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Sunday National Day National Holiday
Friday Navam Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Friday Mahasivarathri Day National Holiday
Sunday Madin Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Friday Good Friday National Holiday
Thursday Id-Ul-Fitr National Holiday Ramazan Festival Day
Friday Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve National Holiday Puthandu
Saturday Sinhala and Tamil New Year National Holiday Puthandu
Tuesday Bak Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Wednesday Labour Day National Holiday International Workers' Day
Thursday Vesak Full Moon Poya National Holiday Birth of Buddha
Friday Vesak Full Moon Poya Holiday National Holiday
Monday Idul Adha National Holiday Hajjhi Festival Day
Friday Poson Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Saturday Esala Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Monday Nikini Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Monday Milad-Un-Nabi National Holiday Birthday of Prophet Muhammad
Tuesday Binara Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Thursday Vap Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Thursday Deepavali Festival Day National Holiday Dewali
Friday Ill Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Saturday Unduvap Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Wednesday Christmas Day National Holiday
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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.