Sri Lanka Public Holidays
Sri Lanka observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
Sri Lanka observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for Sri Lanka by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in Sri Lanka.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3 | Saturday | Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day |
| Jan 15 | Thursday | Tamil Thai Pongal Day |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Navam Full Moon Poya Day |
| Feb 4 | Wednesday | National Day |
| Feb 14 | Saturday | Valentine's Day |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Mahasivarathri Day |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Ramadan Start |
| Mar 2 | Monday | Madin Full Moon Poya Day |
| Mar 4 | Wednesday | Holi |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr |
| Apr 1 | Wednesday | Bak Full Moon Poya Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Eve |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.