Sri Lanka public holidays 2026
26 public holidays in 2026. Next: Diwali, November 8.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3 | Saturday | Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day |
| Jan 15 | Thursday | Tamil Thai Pongal Day |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Nawam Full Moon Poya Day |
| Feb 4 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Maha Sivarathri Day |
| Mar 2 | Monday | Medin Full Moon Poya Day |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr |
| Apr 1 | Wednesday | Bak Full Moon Poya Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Day Before Sinhala and Tamil New Year |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Sinhala and Tamil New Year |
| May 1 | Friday | International Workers' Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| May 2 | Saturday | Day Following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha |
| May 30 | Saturday | Adhi Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| Jun 29 | Monday | Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| Jul 29 | Wednesday | Esala Full Moon Poya Day |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Prophet's Birthday |
| Aug 27 | Thursday | Nikini Full Moon Poya Day |
| Sep 26 | Saturday | Binara Full Moon Poya Day |
| Oct 25 | Sunday | Vap Full Moon Poya Day |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Diwali |
| Nov 24 | Tuesday | Il Full Moon Poya Day |
| Dec 23 | Wednesday | Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Arrangements can change, so check the government’s notice for anything official.
Holiday data: vacanza/holidays 0.107 (MIT)