Sri Lanka
2021
2021
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.
List of Holidays in Sri Lanka in 2021
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Tamil Thai Pongal Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Duruthu Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | National Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Navam Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Mahasivarathri Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Madin Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Sinhala and Tamil New Year Holiday | Government Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Sinhala and Tamil New Year | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Bak Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Id-Ul-Fitr | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Special Public Holiday | Government Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Special Public Holiday | Government Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Vesak Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Vesak Full Moon Poya Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Poson Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Idul Adha | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Esala Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Nikini Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Binara Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Milad-Un-Nabi | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Vap Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Deepavali Festival Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Ill Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Unduvap Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| Key |
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.
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