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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 long weekends in 2026 Sri Lanka are officially gazetted?
There are 8 official long weekends in 2026 in Sri Lanka where gazetted public and mercantile holidays fall on a Friday or Monday (including Thai Pongal, Good Friday, May Day, Vesak, Esala, and Vap Poya), creating natural 3-day and 4-day extended holiday breaks without using annual leave days.
What are the mercantile holidays Sri Lanka 2026 under the Shop and Office Act?
The mercantile holidays Sri Lanka 2026 are legally mandated paid non-working days for private-sector employees under the Shop and Office Employees Act. These include Tamil Thai Pongal (Jan 15), National Day (Feb 4), Sinhala & Tamil New Year (Apr 13 & 14), May Day (May 1), Vesak (May 1 & 2), Milad-un-Nabi (Aug 26), and Christmas Day (Dec 25).
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.
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.
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