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.
Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
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Friday | Duruthu Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Sunday | Tamil Thai Pongal Day | National Holiday | |
Monday | Special Bank Holiday Holiday | Not A Public Holiday | |
Saturday | National Day | National Holiday | |
Sunday | Navam Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Saturday | Mahasivarathri Day | National Holiday | |
Monday | Madin Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Wednesday | Bak Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
Thursday | Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve | National Holiday | |
Friday | Sinhala and Tamil New Year | National Holiday | |
Saturday | Id-Ul-Fitr | National Holiday | |
Monday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
Friday | Vesak Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Saturday | Vesak Full Moon Poya Holiday | National Holiday | |
Saturday | Poson Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Thursday | Idul Adha | National Holiday | |
Friday | Special Bank Holiday | Not A Public Holiday | |
Monday | Esala Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Tuesday | Nikini Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Wednesday | Adhi Nikini Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Thursday | Milad-Un-Nabi | National Holiday | |
Friday | Binara Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Saturday | Vap Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Sunday | Deepavali Festival Day | National Holiday | |
Sunday | Ill Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Monday | Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
Tuesday | Unduvap Full Moon Poya | National Holiday |
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