Sri Lanka Holidays 2026
Every public, bank, mercantile and Poya holiday in 2026 — plus the next holiday countdown and long weekends.
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9 days
until Esala Full Moon Poya Day on Wednesday, 29 July 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jan | Sat | Poya Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 15 Jan | Thu | Tamil Thai Pongal Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 01 Feb | Sun | Poya Nawam Full Moon Poya Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 04 Feb | Wed | Independence Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 15 Feb | Sun | Maha Sivarathri Day | Public · Bank |
| 02 Mar | Mon | Poya Medin Full Moon Poya Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 21 Mar | Sat | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramazan Festival Day) | Public · Bank |
| 01 Apr | Wed | Poya Bak Full Moon Poya Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 03 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | Public · Bank |
| 13 Apr | Mon | Day Prior to Sinhala & Tamil New Year | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 14 Apr | Tue | Sinhala & Tamil New Year Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 01 May | Fri | Poya Vesak Full Moon Poya Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 01 May | Fri | May Day (International Workers' Day) | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 02 May | Sat | Day Following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 28 May | Thu | Id-Ul-Alha (Hadji Festival Day) | Public · Bank |
| 30 May | Sat | Poya Adhi Poson Full Moon Poya Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 29 Jun | Mon | Poya Poson Full Moon Poya Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 29 Jul | Wed | Poya Esala Full Moon Poya Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 26 Aug | Wed | Milad-Un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 27 Aug | Thu | Poya Nikini Full Moon Poya Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 26 Sep | Sat | Poya Binara Full Moon Poya Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 25 Oct | Sun | Poya Vap Full Moon Poya Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 08 Nov | Sun | Deepavali Festival Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 24 Nov | Tue | Poya Il Full Moon Poya Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 23 Dec | Wed | Poya Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day | Public · Bank · Mercantile |
Verified: July 2026 · Based on the 2026 Government Calendar (Ministry of Public Administration).
Public = government offices & schools closed · Bank = banks closed · Mercantile = private-sector employee holiday.
Islamic festival dates (Id-Ul-Fitr, Id-Ul-Alha, Milad-Un-Nabi) are subject to moon sighting and may shift by a day — confirm the latest Gazette before making firm plans.
Frequently asked questions
How many holidays does Sri Lanka have in 2026?
26 gazetted holiday dates in 2026, including 14 Full Moon Poya days (2026 has a rare Adhi Poson), religious festivals of all four major faiths, and national days.
What is the difference between public, bank and mercantile holidays?
Public holidays close government offices and schools; bank holidays close banks; mercantile holidays are for private-sector (shop and office) employees. Most major holidays are all three at once.
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