Holidays and Observances in Sri Lanka in 2023
Following is a list of holidays and observances in Sri Lanka for 2023, providing a concise overview of the country's key celebrations. It showcases Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage and the unique blend of traditional and modern festivities throughout the year.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duruthu Poya Day | January 06 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Tamil Thai Pongal Day | January 15 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| National Day | February 04 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Navam Poya Day | February 05 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Maha Shivaratri | February 18 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Medin Poya Day | March 06 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Bak Poya Day | April 05 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Good Friday | April 07 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Day Eve | April 13 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Day | April 14 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | April 22 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| May day | May 01 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Vesak Poya Day | May 05 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Vesak Poya Day Holiday | May 06 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Poson Poya Day | June 03 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | June 29 | Thursday | National Holiday |
| Adhi-Esala Poya Day | July 03 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Esala Poya Day | August 01 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Nikini Poya Day | August 30 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Milad-Un-Nabi (Mawlid) | September 28 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Binara Poya Day | September 29 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Vap Poya Day | October 28 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Deepavali | November 12 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Ill Poya Day | November 26 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Unduvap Poya Day | December 26 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
Holidays by Year
Previous Year: 2023