Below you'll find 2024'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 2024
Sri Lanka
There are 25 public holidays in Sri Lanka for 2024. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
When are the next Public holidays in Sri Lanka?
24
Christmas Eve
2024-12-24
25
Christmas Day
2024-12-25
| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-15 | Mon | Tamil Thai Pongal Day |
| 2024-01-25 | Thu | Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2024-02-04 | Sun | National Day |
| 2024-02-23 | Fri | Navam Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2024-03-08 | Fri | Mahasivarathri Day |
| 2024-03-24 | Sun | Madin Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2024-03-29 | Fri | Good Friday |
| 2024-04-11 | Thu | Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) |
| 2024-04-12 | Fri | Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Eve |
| 2024-04-13 | Sat | Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Day |
| 2024-04-23 | Tue | Bak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2024-05-01 | Wed | May Day |
| 2024-05-23 | Thu | Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2024-05-24 | Fri | Day after Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2024-06-17 | Mon | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) |
| 2024-06-21 | Fri | Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2024-07-20 | Sat | Esala Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2024-08-19 | Mon | Nikini Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2024-09-16 | Mon | Milad-Un-Nabi (Holy Prophet's Birthday) (Tentative Date) |
| 2024-09-17 | Tue | Binara Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2024-10-17 | Thu | Vap Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2024-10-31 | Thu | Deepavali |
| 2024-11-15 | Fri | Ill Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2024-12-14 | Sat | Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day |
| 2024-12-25 | Wed | Christmas 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 2024
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