National Holidays in Sri Lanka in 2017

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 2017
Sri Lanka
2017

List of Holidays in Sri Lanka in 2017

Day Date Holiday Name Type Comments
Thursday Duruthu Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Saturday Tamil Thai Pongal Day National Holiday
Saturday National Day National Holiday
Friday Navam Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Friday Mahasivarathri Day National Holiday
Sunday Madin Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Monday Bak Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Thursday Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Eve National Holiday Puthandu
Friday Good Friday National Holiday
Friday Sinhala and Tamil New Year National Holiday Puthandu
Monday Labour Day National Holiday International Workers' Day
Wednesday Vesak Full Moon Poya National Holiday Birth of Buddha
Thursday Vesak Full Moon Poya Holiday National Holiday
Thursday Poson Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Monday Id-Ul-Fitr National Holiday Ramazan Festival Day
Saturday Esala Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Monday Nikini Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Friday Idul Adha National Holiday Hajjhi Festival Day
Tuesday Binara Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Thursday Vap Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Wednesday Deepavali Festival Day National Holiday Dewali
Friday Ill Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Friday Milad-Un-Nabi National Holiday Birthday of Prophet Muhammad
Sunday Unduvap Full Moon Poya National Holiday
Monday 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.