Sri Lanka Public Holidays Calendar 2026
Official Government Gazette schedule of Public, Bank, Mercantile and School holidays in Sri Lanka.
Frequently Asked Questions (2026 Holidays)
How many public holidays are in Sri Lanka in 2026?
Sri Lanka has 25 official public holidays in 2026, including 12 Full Moon Poya days, cultural celebrations, and national observances gazetted by the government.
How many long weekends are there in Sri Lanka in 2026?
There are 8 natural contiguous 3-day and 4-day long weekends in 2026. Using our Leave Optimizer, you can bridge single leave days into extended vacation getaways.
Are Poya days public, bank, and mercantile holidays?
Yes. All Full Moon Poya days are statutory public, bank, and mercantile holidays across Sri Lanka with meat and alcohol sales prohibited nationwide.