Below you'll find 2023's official holidays for Sri Lanka. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
Sri Lanka Public Holidays 2023
Sri Lanka
There are 27 public holidays in Sri Lanka for 2023. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-06 | Fri | Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2023-01-15 | Sun | Tamil Thai Pongal Day |
| 2023-01-16 | Mon | Special Bank Holiday |
| 2023-02-04 | Sat | National Day |
| 2023-02-05 | Sun | Navam Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2023-02-18 | Sat | Mahasivarathri Day |
| 2023-03-06 | Mon | Madin Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2023-04-05 | Wed | Bak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2023-04-07 | Fri | Good Friday |
| 2023-04-13 | Thu | Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Eve |
| 2023-04-14 | Fri | Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Day |
| 2023-04-22 | Sat | Eid al-Fitr |
| 2023-05-01 | Mon | May Day |
| 2023-05-05 | Fri | Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2023-05-06 | Sat | Day after Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2023-06-03 | Sat | Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2023-06-29 | Thu | Eid al-Adha |
| 2023-07-03 | Mon | Adhi Esala Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2023-08-01 | Tue | Esala Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2023-08-30 | Wed | Nikini Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2023-09-28 | Thu | Milad-Un-Nabi (Holy Prophet's Birthday) |
| 2023-09-29 | Fri | Binara Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2023-10-28 | Sat | Vap Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2023-11-12 | Sun | Deepavali |
| 2023-11-26 | Sun | Ill Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2023-12-25 | Mon | Christmas Day |
| 2023-12-26 | Tue | Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day |
Experience Sri Lanka's Rich Culture Through its Public Holidays
Sri Lanka's public holidays reflect its unique history and traditions. This guide highlights key celebrations that showcase Sri Lankan culture.
Sri Lanka Public Holidays 2023
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