Public Holidays
When you are holidaying in Sri Lanka, it is important for you to be aware of the public holidays of the country in order to avoid frustations. Get to know Sri Lanka's public holidays here and have a wonderful holiday without frustations.
Public Holidays of Sri Lanka - 2015
- January 4 Sunday - Durutu Full Moon Poya Day
- January 4 Sunday - Milad-Un-Nabi (Holy Prophet's Birthday)
- January 15 Thursday - Tamil Thai Pongal Day
- February 3 Tuesday - Navam Full Moon Poya Day
- February 4 Wednesday - National Day
- February 17 Tuesday - Maha Shiva Ratri Day
- March 5 Thursday Medin Full Moon Poya Day
- April 3 Friday - Bak Full Moon Poya Day
- April 3 Friday - Good Friday
- April 13 Monday - Day prior to Sinhala & Tamil New Year Day
- April 14 Tuesday - Sinhala & Tamil New Year Day
- May 1 Friday - May Day
- May 3 Sunday - Vesak Full Moon Poya Day
- May 4 Monday - Day following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day
- June 2 Tuesday - Poson Full Moon Poya Day
- July 1 Wednesday - Adhi Esala Full Moon Poya Day
- July 18 Saturday - Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramazan Festival Day)
- July 31 Friday - Esala Full Moon Poya Day
- August 29 Saturday - Nikini Full Moon Poya Day
- September 24 Thursday - Id-Ul-Alha (Hadji Festival Day)
- September 27 Sunday - Binara Full Moon Poya Day
- October 27 Tuesday - Vap Full Moon Poya Day
- November 10 Tuesday - Deepavali Festival Day
- November 25 Wednesday - Ill Full Moon Poya Day
- December 24 Thursday - Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day
- December 25 Friday - Christmas Day