National Holidays in Sri Lanka in 2018

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.

Sri Lanka 2018
Sri Lanka
2018

List of Holidays in Sri Lanka in 2018

Day Date Holiday Name Type Comments
Monday Duruthu Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Sunday Tamil Thai Pongal Day National Holiday
Monday Tamil Thai Pongal Holiday (in lieu) Not A Public Holiday Bank Holiday
Wednesday Navam Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Sunday National Day National Holiday
Monday Special Bank Holiday Not A Public Holiday Bank Holiday
Tuesday Mahasivarathri Day National Holiday
Thursday Madin Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Friday Good Friday National Holiday
Saturday Bak Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Friday Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Eve National Holiday Puthandu
Saturday Sinhala and Tamil New Year National Holiday Puthandu
Friday Half Day Special Bank Holiday Not A Public Holiday Bank Holiday
Sunday Vesak Full Moon Poya National Holiday Birth of Buddha
Monday Vesak Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Tuesday Labour Day National Holiday International Workers' Day
Tuesday Adi-Poson Full Moon Poya Day National Holiday
Friday Id-Ul-Fitr National Holiday Ramazan Festival Day
Wednesday Poson Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Friday Esala Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Wednesday Idul Adha National Holiday Hajjhi Festival Day
Saturday Nikini Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Monday Binara Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Wednesday Vap Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Tuesday Deepavali Festival Day National Holiday Dewali
Tuesday Milad-Un-Nabi National Holiday Birthday of Prophet Muhammad
Thursday Ill Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Saturday Unduvap Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Tuesday 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.