🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — 2026 Calendar
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Upcoming Public Holidays
- Wed, Aug 26Milad-Un-Nabi (Holy Prophet's Birthday)
- Thu, Aug 27Nikini Full Moon Poya Day
- Sat, Sep 26Binara Full Moon Poya Day
- Sun, Oct 25Vap Full Moon Poya Day
- Sun, Nov 8Deepavali Festival Day
- Tue, Nov 24Il Full Moon Poya Day
January
- Tamil Thai Pongal DayThu, Jan 15
- Duruthu Full Moon Poya DaySat, Jan 3
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
February
- National DayWed, Feb 4
- Mahasivarathri DaySun, Feb 15
- Navam Full Moon Poya DaySun, Feb 1
March
- Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramazan Festival Day)Sat, Mar 21
- Madin Full Moon Poya DayMon, Mar 2
April
- Day before Sinhala and Tamil New YearMon, Apr 13
- Sinhala and Tamil New YearTue, Apr 14
- Bak Full Moon Poya DayWed, Apr 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
May
- Labour Day and Vesak Full Moon Poya DayFri, May 1
- Day following Vesak Full Moon Poya DaySat, May 2
- Adhi Poson Full Moon Poya DaySat, May 30
- Id-Ul-Alha (Hadji Festival Day)Thu, May 28
June
- Poson Full Moon Poya DayMon, Jun 29
July
- Esala Full Moon Poya DayWed, Jul 29
August
- Nikini Full Moon Poya DayThu, Aug 27
- Milad-Un-Nabi (Holy Prophet's Birthday)Wed, Aug 26
September
- Binara Full Moon Poya DaySat, Sep 26
October
- Vap Full Moon Poya DaySun, Oct 25
November
- Deepavali Festival DaySun, Nov 8
- Il Full Moon Poya DayTue, Nov 24
December
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Unduvap Full Moon Poya DayWed, Dec 23
Sri Lanka has 26 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇱🇰 Frequently Asked Questions — Sri Lanka Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does Sri Lanka have in 2026?
- Sri Lanka has 26 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 26 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in Sri Lanka?
- The main events in Sri Lanka include Vap Full Moon Poya Day, Labour Day and Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, National Day, Tamil Thai Pongal Day, Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramazan Festival Day).
- When is the next holiday in Sri Lanka?
- The next upcoming holiday in Sri Lanka is Milad-Un-Nabi (Holy Prophet's Birthday) on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Sri Lanka 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Sri Lanka 2026 national calendar with 26 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in Sri Lanka for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in Sri Lanka for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for Sri Lanka is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.
