Holidays and Observances in Sri Lanka in 2026
Following is a list of holidays and observances in Sri Lanka for 2026, 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 03 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Tamil Thai Pongal Day | January 15 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Navam Poya Day | February 01 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| National Day | February 04 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Maha Shivaratri | February 15 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Medin Poya Day | March 02 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 21 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Bak Poya Day | April 01 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Good Friday | April 03 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Day Eve | April 13 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Day | April 14 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Vesak Poya Day | May 01 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| May day | May 01 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Vesak Poya Day Holiday | May 02 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | May 28 | Thursday | National Holiday |
| Adhi Poson Poya Day | May 30 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Poson Poya Day | June 29 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Esala Poya Day | July 29 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Milad-Un-Nabi (Mawlid) | August 26 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Nikini Poya Day | August 27 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Binara Poya Day | September 26 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Vap Poya Day | October 25 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Deepavali | November 08 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Ill Poya Day | November 24 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Unduvap Poya Day | December 23 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Friday | Public Holiday |
Holidays by Year
Previous Year: 2023