2025 Sri Lanka Official Holidays: Public, Bank, Mercantile, and Full Moon Poya Calendar

Stay informed with the complete list of Public, Bank, Mercantile, and Full Moon Poya Holidays in Sri Lanka for the year 2025. This comprehensive list includes all the essential dates, holidays, and moon phases to help you plan your year efficiently. Here are the holidays to look forward to:

January:

• 13 Monday – Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day

• 14 Tuesday – Tamil Thai Pongal Day

February:

• 04 Tuesday – Independence Day

• 12 Wednesday – Nawam Full Moon Poya Day

• 26 Wednesday – Maha Sivarathri Day

March:

• 13 Thursday – Medin Full Moon Poya Day

• 31 Monday – Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramazan Festival Day)

April:

• 12 Saturday – Bak Full Moon Poya Day

• 13 Sunday – Day Prior to Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day

• 14 Monday – Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day

• 15 Tuesday – Special Bank Holiday

• 18 Friday – Good Friday

May:

• 01 Thursday – May Day (International Workers’ Day)

• 12 Monday – Vesak Full Moon Poya Day

• 13 Tuesday – Day Following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day

June:

• 07 Saturday – Id-Ul-Alha (Hadji Festival Day)

• 10 Tuesday – Poson Full Moon Poya Day

July:

• 10 Thursday – Esala Full Moon Poya Day

August:

• 08 Friday – Nikini Full Moon Poya Day

September:

• 05 Friday – Milad-Un-Nabi (Holy Prophet’s Birthday)

• 07 Sunday – Binara Full Moon Poya Day

October:

• 06 Monday – Vap Full Moon Poya Day

• 20 Monday – Deepavali Festival Day

November:

• 05 Wednesday – Il Full Moon Poya Day

December:

• 04 Thursday – Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day

• 25 Thursday – Christmas Day

Note:

• All Saturdays and Sundays are Bank Holidays.

• Public Holidays also apply to Postal, Customs, and Meteorological Departments.

• Full Moon Poya Holidays are common holidays for all employees.

These holidays have been approved by the Hon. Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, and Local Government. All times mentioned are Sri Lanka Standard Time (5½ hours ahead of GMT).

Stay updated with any changes through official government notifications!