Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka public holidays
The next public holiday in Sri Lanka is Vap Full Moon Poya Day, in 25 days. Here are all of them for the next 12 months, with the regions that observe each one.
Next public holiday
Vap Full Moon Poya DaySunday, October 25, 2026 · in 25 days
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | |
| Oct 25Sunday | Vap Full Moon Poya DayNationwide |
| November 2026 | |
| Nov 8Sunday | DiwaliNationwide |
| Nov 24Tuesday | Il Full Moon Poya DayNationwide |
| December 2026 | |
| Dec 23Wednesday | Unduvap Full Moon Poya DayNationwide |
| Dec 25Friday | Christmas DayNationwide |
Long weekends coming up
1 break of three days or more in the next 12 months, from nationwide holidays and the weekend.
- 3 daysFri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 · Christmas Day
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Frequently asked questions
What is the next public holiday in Sri Lanka?
Vap Full Moon Poya Day, on Sunday, October 25, 2026 — in 25 days.
How many public holidays does Sri Lanka have in 2026?
26 nationwide public holidays. The 2026 page lists every one with its weekday.
Where do these dates come from?
From the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Lunar and announced dates are marked as estimated until they're confirmed.