Public holidays in Sri Lanka 2026 and 2027
Sri Lanka has 0 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Sri Lanka 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 3, 2026 | Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day |
| Thu, Jan 15, 2026 | Tamil Thai Pongal Day |
| Sun, Feb 1, 2026 | Nawam Full Moon Poya Day |
| Wed, Feb 4, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Sun, Feb 15, 2026 | Maha Sivarathri Day |
| Mon, Mar 2, 2026 | Medin Full Moon Poya Day |
| Sat, Mar 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Wed, Apr 1, 2026 | Bak Full Moon Poya Day |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Apr 13, 2026 | Day Before Sinhala and Tamil New Year |
| Tue, Apr 14, 2026 | Sinhala and Tamil New Year |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | International Workers' Day · Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| Sat, May 2, 2026 | Day Following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| Thu, May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha |
| Sat, May 30, 2026 | Adhi Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| Mon, Jun 29, 2026 | Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| Wed, Jul 29, 2026 | Esala Full Moon Poya Day |
| Wed, Aug 26, 2026 | Prophet's Birthday |
| Thu, Aug 27, 2026 | Nikini Full Moon Poya Day |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | Binara Full Moon Poya Day |
| Sun, Oct 25, 2026 | Vap Full Moon Poya Day |
| Sun, Nov 8, 2026 | Diwali |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Il Full Moon Poya Day |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Public holidays in Sri Lanka 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka lies in the tropics, so it doesn't have the four seasons of spring, summer, fall and winter. Temperatures stay warm all year and the calendar is shaped by wet and dry seasons instead, when monsoon or trade-wind rains come and go. Day length barely changes, so sunrise and sunset stay at about the same time year-round.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Sri Lanka have in 2027?
Our list doesn't include 2027 holidays for Sri Lanka yet.
What is the next public holiday in Sri Lanka?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Sri Lanka?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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