Sri Lanka Public Holidays 2026
Next public holiday
Showing 2026 only. Countdown from today, 4 October 2026.
· 21 days away
Confirmed — source checked · Public holiday
Upcoming holidays
- DiwaliConfirmed — source checked
- Il Full Moon Poya DayConfirmed — source checked
- Unduvap Full Moon Poya DayConfirmed — source checked
26 public-holiday entries across 25 dates
26 recorded confirmed
0 estimated / awaiting confirmation
9 weekend dates
Saturday/Sunday comparison
Using this calendar
The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
26 public-holiday occurrences are stored; 0 are provisional.
2026 holiday calendar
Public-holiday entries are listed below. Bank, office and school coverage is incomplete; an unmarked institution is not necessarily open. Optional-holiday coverage has not been established.
Tamil Thai Pongal Day
Confirmed — source checkedNawam Full Moon Poya Day
Confirmed — source checkedIndependence Day
Confirmed — source checkedMaha Sivarathri Day
Confirmed — source checkedMedin Full Moon Poya Day
Confirmed — source checkedEid al-Fitr
Confirmed — source checkedBak Full Moon Poya Day
Confirmed — source checkedGood Friday
Confirmed — source checkedDay Before Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Confirmed — source checkedSinhala and Tamil New Year
Confirmed — source checkedInternational Workers' Day
Confirmed — source checkedVesak Full Moon Poya Day
Confirmed — source checkedDay Following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day
Confirmed — source checkedEid al-Adha
Confirmed — source checkedAdhi Poson Full Moon Poya Day
Confirmed — source checkedPoson Full Moon Poya Day
Confirmed — source checkedEsala Full Moon Poya Day
Confirmed — source checkedProphet's Birthday
Confirmed — source checkedNikini Full Moon Poya Day
Confirmed — source checkedBinara Full Moon Poya Day
Confirmed — source checkedVap Full Moon Poya Day
Confirmed — source checkedDiwali
Confirmed — source checkedIl Full Moon Poya Day
Confirmed — source checkedUnduvap Full Moon Poya Day
Confirmed — source checkedChristmas Day
Confirmed — source checkedLong-weekend planner
Assumption: Saturday and Sunday are non-working days, plus the listed public holidays. This is your planning assumption, not a universal legal workweek. Employer schedules may differ. Only supported holiday dates are included.
- 3 consecutive days28 February 2026 – 2 March 2026Medin Full Moon Poya Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
- 3 consecutive days3 April 2026 – 5 April 2026Good Friday + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
- 4 consecutive days11 April 2026 – 14 April 2026Day Before Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Sinhala and Tamil New Year + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
- 3 consecutive days1 May 2026 – 3 May 2026International Workers' Day, Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, Day Following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
- 3 consecutive days27 June 2026 – 29 June 2026Poson Full Moon Poya Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
- 3 consecutive days25 December 2026 – 27 December 2026Christmas Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
Official sources and date status
Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
documents.gov.lk
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
Offices
The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
Banks
Bank and payment-system schedules can differ; verify with the relevant institution.
Schools
This page covers public holidays, not school-term calendars.
Practical planning
Recheck provisional, lunar, proclamation-dependent, or operationally suspended dates before booking.
Frequently asked questions
What is covered?
The official Sri Lanka 2026 calendar under the Holidays Act confirms public and Full Moon Poya holidays; future lunar calendars remain provisional.
Are all dates confirmed?
26 public-holiday occurrences are stored; 0 are provisional.
Are local closures included?
No, unless explicitly identified as a supported jurisdiction-wide date.
Holiday guides
- New Year's Day
- National Day
- Labour Day
- Eid al-Adha
- Christmas Day
- Good Friday
- Independence Day
- Eid al-Fitr
- Diwali
- International Workers' Day
- Prophet's Birthday
- Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day
- Tamil Thai Pongal Day
- Nawam Full Moon Poya Day
- Maha Sivarathri Day
- Medin Full Moon Poya Day
- Bak Full Moon Poya Day
- Day Before Sinhala and Tamil New Year
- Sinhala and Tamil New Year
- Day Following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day
- Adhi Poson Full Moon Poya Day
- Poson Full Moon Poya Day
- Esala Full Moon Poya Day
- Nikini Full Moon Poya Day
- Binara Full Moon Poya Day
- Vap Full Moon Poya Day
- Il Full Moon Poya Day
- Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day
- Vesak Full Moon Poya Day
- May Day
- Navam Full Moon Poya Day
- Maha Shivarathri Day
- Id-Ul-Fitre
- Day Prior to Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day
- Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day
- Id-Ul-Alha
- Milad-Un-Nabi
- Deepavali Festival Day
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