Sri Lanka
2022
2022
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.
Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
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Friday | Tamil Thai Pongal Day | National Holiday | |
Monday | Duruthu Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Friday | National Day | National Holiday | |
Wednesday | Navam Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Tuesday | Mahasivarathri Day | National Holiday | |
Thursday | Madin Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Monday | Special Public Holiday | National Holiday | |
Tuesday | Special Public Holiday | National Holiday | |
Wednesday | Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve | National Holiday | |
Thursday | Sinhala and Tamil New Year | National Holiday | |
Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
Saturday | Bak Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Sunday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
Monday | Labour Day | Not A Public Holiday | |
Monday | Labour Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
Tuesday | Id-Ul-Fitr | National Holiday | |
Sunday | Vesak Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Monday | Vesak Full Moon Poya Holiday | National Holiday | |
Monday | Special Public Holiday | Government Holiday | |
Tuesday | Poson Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Friday | Sri Lanka Friday Holidays | Government Holiday | |
Friday | Sri Lanka Friday Holidays | Government Holiday | |
Friday | Sri Lanka Friday Holidays | Government Holiday | |
Friday | Sri Lanka Friday Holidays | Government Holiday | |
Sunday | Idul Adha | National Holiday | |
Wednesday | Esala Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Friday | Sri Lanka Friday Holidays | Government Holiday | |
Friday | Sri Lanka Friday Holidays | Government Holiday | |
Friday | Sri Lanka Friday Holidays | Government Holiday | |
Thursday | Nikini Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Saturday | Binara Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Monday | Special Public Holiday | Government Holiday | |
Sunday | Vap Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Sunday | Milad-Un-Nabi | National Holiday | |
Monday | Milad-Un-Nabi (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
Monday | Deepavali Festival Day | National Holiday | |
Monday | Ill Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Wednesday | Unduvap Full Moon Poya | National Holiday | |
Sunday | Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
Monday | Special Public Holiday (in lieu) | Government Holiday |
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