2026 Sri Lanka Holidays
View all public holidays and observances in Sri Lanka for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.
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About Sri Lanka holidays in 2026
In 2026, Sri Lanka observes a diverse range of holidays, reflecting its multicultural and multi-religious society. The year includes numerous Poya days, which mark the full moon and are significant for Buddhists. Additionally, major religious festivals from Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity are observed, alongside national holidays and cultural celebrations like the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The year also features astronomical events such as equinoxes and solstices.
Holiday Distribution by Month
Holiday dates
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2026 | Saturday | Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day |
| January 15, 2026 | Thursday | Tamil Thai Pongal Day |
| February 1, 2026 | Sunday | Navam Full Moon Poya Day |
| February 4, 2026 | Wednesday | National Day |
| February 14, 2026 | Saturday | Valentine's Day |
| February 15, 2026 | Sunday | Mahasivarathri Day |
| February 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Ramadan Start |
| March 2, 2026 | Monday | Madin Full Moon Poya Day |
| March 4, 2026 | Wednesday | Holi |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | March Equinox |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr |
| April 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Bak Full Moon Poya Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| April 13, 2026 | Monday | Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Eve |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | May Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| May 2, 2026 | Saturday | Day after Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| May 10, 2026 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha |
| May 30, 2026 | Saturday | Adhi Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| June 17, 2026 | Wednesday | Muharram |
| June 21, 2026 | Sunday | Father's Day |
| June 21, 2026 | Sunday | June Solstice |
| June 29, 2026 | Monday | Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| July 29, 2026 | Wednesday | Esala Full Moon Poya Day |
| August 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Milad-Un-Nabi |
| August 27, 2026 | Thursday | Nikini Full Moon Poya Day |
| September 23, 2026 | Wednesday | September Equinox |
| September 26, 2026 | Saturday | Binara Full Moon Poya Day |
| October 25, 2026 | Sunday | Vap Full Moon Poya Day |
| November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Deepavali |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Il Full Moon Poya Day |
| December 22, 2026 | Tuesday | December Solstice |
| December 23, 2026 | Wednesday | Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day |
| December 24, 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Planning around Sri Lanka holidays in 2026
- Many holidays are tied to lunar cycles, so their dates can shift annually.
- Observe that several holidays fall on weekdays, potentially impacting business operations.
- Be aware of the concentration of holidays in certain months, which may affect availability.
- Check specific dates for religious observances, as their exact timing can vary.
Holiday patterns in 2026
The holiday calendar in Sri Lanka for 2026 shows a notable cluster of observances in the spring months, particularly April and May, driven by major religious festivals and the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. This period is followed by a more dispersed distribution of holidays through the latter half of the year.
The year features a consistent presence of Poya Days, occurring monthly due to the lunar calendar. While some months have only one Poya Day, others, like May, combine a Poya Day with other significant public holidays, creating a busier period.
The calendar includes a few isolated holidays in the summer and autumn months, such as July and October, which are relatively quiet compared to the busier periods at the beginning and middle of the year. The year concludes with a few widely recognized holidays in December.
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