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Sri Lanka Public Holidays 2026: Official Guide & Long Weekends
Plan your vacations, pilgrimages, and getaways with the official 2026 Sri Lanka holidays calendar. Discover public, bank, and mercantile holidays, full moon Poya dates, and smart leave planning strategies.
How many public holidays are there in Sri Lanka in 2026?
Sri Lanka has 25 official public holidays in 2026, including 12 Full Moon Poya days, cultural celebrations like Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Vesak, Poson, Christmas, and national milestones like Independence Day.
Which holidays are Long Weekends in 2026?
There are 8 natural 3-day and 4-day long weekends in 2026 where public holidays fall on a Friday or Monday (such as Thai Pongal, Good Friday, May Day, and Milad-Un-Nabi / Nikini Poya in August).
What is the difference between Public, Bank, and Mercantile Holidays?
Public Holidays apply to government and state institutions. Bank Holidays apply to commercial banks under the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Mercantile Holidays are legally mandated paid non-working days for private sector employees under the Shop and Office Employees Act.
How can I sync Sri Lanka 2026 Holidays with Google Calendar or Apple Calendar?
You can click the "Download .ICS Sync" button on LongWeekends.lk to export the complete gazetted 2026 holiday calendar directly into Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple iCal in one click.