Public Holidays in Sri Lanka 2023 🇱🇰

Sri Lanka has 26 public holidays in 2023. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Sri Lanka.

Date		Holiday Name
6. Jan		Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day
15. Jan		Tamil Thai Pongal Day
4. Feb		Independence Day
5. Feb		Nawam Full Moon Poya Day
18. Feb		Maha Sivarathri Day
6. Mar		Medin Full Moon Poya Day
5. Apr		Bak Full Moon Poya Day
7. Apr		Good Friday
13. Apr		Day Before Sinhala and Tamil New Year
14. Apr		Sinhala and Tamil New Year
22. Apr		Eid al-Fitr
1. May		International Workers' Day
5. May		Vesak Full Moon Poya Day
6. May		Day Following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day
3. Jun		Poson Full Moon Poya Day
29. Jun		Eid al-Adha
3. Jul		Adhi Esala Full Moon Poya Day
1. Aug		Esala Full Moon Poya Day
30. Aug		Nikini Full Moon Poya Day
28. Sep		Prophet's Birthday
29. Sep		Binara Full Moon Poya Day
28. Oct		Vap Full Moon Poya Day
12. Nov		Deepavali Festival Day
26. Nov		Il Full Moon Poya Day
25. Dec		Christmas Day
26. Dec		Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Sri Lanka have in 2023?

Sri Lanka observes 26 public holidays in 2023. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

Are public holidays in Sri Lanka the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2023.

Public Holidays in Sri Lanka 2023 🇱🇰

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