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?
Upcoming Holidays
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Id-Ul-Fitr
Mar 31, is in 7 days. The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan -
Bak Full Moon Poya
Apr 12, is in 19 days. Celebrates Buddha's second visit to Sri Lanka to make peace between two warring local ... -
Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve
Apr 13, is in 20 days. The day before Sinhala and Tamil New Year -
Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Apr 14, is in 21 days. Puthandu also known as Tamil New Year, is the celebration of the first day of the Tamil ... -
Good Friday
Apr 18, is in 25 days. Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of ... -
Labour Day
May 1, is in 38 days. This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the ... -
Id-Ul-Fitr
Mar 31, is in 7 days. The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan -
Bak Full Moon Poya
Apr 12, is in 19 days. Celebrates Buddha's second visit to Sri Lanka to make peace between two warring local ... -
Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve
Apr 13, is in 20 days. The day before Sinhala and Tamil New Year -
Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Apr 14, is in 21 days. Puthandu also known as Tamil New Year, is the celebration of the first day of the Tamil ... -
Good Friday
Apr 18, is in 25 days. Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of ... -
Labour Day
May 1, is in 38 days. This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the ... -
Id-Ul-Fitr
Mar 31, is in 7 days. The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan -
Bak Full Moon Poya
Apr 12, is in 19 days. Celebrates Buddha's second visit to Sri Lanka to make peace between two warring local ... -
Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve
Apr 13, is in 20 days. The day before Sinhala and Tamil New Year -
Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Apr 14, is in 21 days. Puthandu also known as Tamil New Year, is the celebration of the first day of the Tamil ... -
Good Friday
Apr 18, is in 25 days. Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of ... -
Labour Day
May 1, is in 38 days. This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the ... -
Id-Ul-Fitr
Mar 31, is in 7 days. The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan -
Bak Full Moon Poya
Apr 12, is in 19 days. Celebrates Buddha's second visit to Sri Lanka to make peace between two warring local ... -
Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve
Apr 13, is in 20 days. The day before Sinhala and Tamil New Year -
Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Apr 14, is in 21 days. Puthandu also known as Tamil New Year, is the celebration of the first day of the Tamil ... -
Good Friday
Apr 18, is in 25 days. Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of ... -
Labour Day
May 1, is in 38 days. This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the ...
List of Holidays in Sri Lanka in 2025
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
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| Monday | Duruthu Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Tamil Thai Pongal Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | National Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Navam Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Mahasivarathri Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Madin Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Id-Ul-Fitr | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Bak Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Sinhala and Tamil New Year | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Special Bank Holiday | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Vesak Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Vesak Full Moon Poya Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Idul Adha | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Poson Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Esala Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Nikini Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Milad-Un-Nabi | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Binara Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Vap Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Deepavali Festival Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Ill Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Unduvap Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | 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.
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