Avurudu falls on Mon-Tue, Apr 13-14. Apply for leave on Wed, Thu, and Fri (Apr 15, 16, 17) to combine two full weekends and get 9 continuous days off (Apr 11-19) using just 3 leave days!
Commemorates the pacification of Nagadeepa dispute by the Buddha.
Christian solemn observance of the Passion and Crucifixion of Christ.
Traditional New Year preparations, auspicious nekath timings commence.
The grand national solar harvest festival of Sri Lanka.
April is the crown jewel of Sri Lanka's holiday calendar! The nation celebrates the auspicious Sinhala & Tamil New Year (Aluth Avurudu) on April 13-14 with hearth lighting, traditional sweetmeats (kavum, kokis), and games. April also features Good Friday and Bak Full Moon Poya Day.
The official gazetted holidays for Sinhala and Tamil New Year are Monday, April 13 (Day prior) and Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (New Year Day).
Yes, Good Friday on April 3, 2026 is an official Public and Bank holiday, following Bak Poya on April 2, creating a 4-day super long weekend.
April is Nuwara Eliya season! Thousands flock to Little England for flower shows, horse racing, and cool highland breezes. The western and southern coastal waters remain warm and inviting.
