Sri Lanka Government Calendar 2027 – Public, Bank & Poya Holidays
Official Sri Lanka Desk Calendar 2027
Download in Sinhala, Tamil & English
The Sri Lanka Government Calendar 2027 is available with the complete list of public holidays, bank holidays, mercantile holidays and Full Moon Poya days. The official desk calendar is published by the Department of Government Printing, Sri Lanka.
You can view the 2027 Sri Lanka Calendar online and access the English, Sinhala and Tamil versions using the links below. This calendar is useful for students, government employees, private sector workers, banks and businesses.
View Sri Lanka Calendar 2027 – English
View the complete 12-month Sri Lanka Desk Calendar 2027, including highlighted holidays and lunar phases.
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View English Calendar 2027 Download Sinhala Calendar 2027 PDF Download Tamil Calendar 2027 PDF Download English Calendar ImageWhat Is Included in the 2027 Calendar?
The official Sri Lanka Desk Calendar provides January to December 2027 dates, government public holidays, bank holidays, mercantile holidays, Full Moon Poya days, lunar phases and moon phase times in Sri Lanka Standard Time.
Sri Lanka Public Holidays 2027 – Complete List
The following are the 25 dated public holidays shown in the official 2027 holiday schedule.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan | Fri | Tamil Thai Pongal Day |
| 22 Jan | Fri | Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day |
| 04 Feb | Thu | Independence Day |
| 20 Feb | Sat | Navam Full Moon Poya Day |
| 06 Mar | Sat | Maha Shivarathri Day |
| 10 Mar | Wed | Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramazan) |
| 22 Mar | Mon | Medin Full Moon Poya Day |
| 26 Mar | Fri | Good Friday |
| 13 Apr | Tue | Day Prior to Sinhala & Tamil New Year |
| 14 Apr | Wed | Sinhala & Tamil New Year Day |
| 20 Apr | Tue | Bak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 01 May | Sat | May Day |
| 17 May | Mon | Eid-Ul-Adha (Hadji Festival) |
| 19 May | Wed | Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 20 May | Thu | Day Following Vesak Poya Day |
| 18 Jun | Fri | Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| 18 Jul | Sun | Esala Full Moon Poya Day |
| 15 Aug | Sun | Milad-Un-Nabi |
| 16 Aug | Mon | Nikini Full Moon Poya Day |
| 15 Sep | Wed | Binara Full Moon Poya Day |
| 15 Oct | Fri | Vap Full Moon Poya Day |
| 28 Oct | Thu | Deepawali Festival Day |
| 13 Nov | Sat | Ill Full Moon Poya Day |
| 13 Dec | Mon | Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day |
Note: Holiday dates are subject to official government revisions. Some religious observances may be adjusted by notification.
Full Moon Poya Days 2027
Sri Lanka observes Full Moon Poya days as public and bank holidays. The 2027 calendar includes the following 12 Poya holidays:
January: 22 – Duruthu
February: 20 – Navam
March: 22 – Medin
April: 20 – Bak
May: 19 – Vesak
June: 18 – Poson
July: 18 – Esala
August: 16 – Nikini
September: 15 – Binara
October: 15 – Vap
November: 13 – Ill
December: 13 – Unduvap
Public, Bank and Mercantile Holidays Explained
Public Holidays: Officially declared holidays observed in Sri Lanka under applicable laws and regulations.
Bank Holidays: Holidays observed by banks and financial institutions. All Saturdays and Sundays are also bank holidays.
Mercantile Holidays: Holidays applicable to relevant private-sector and commercial workplaces according to applicable employment rules.
Not every public holiday is a mercantile holiday. Always check the official holiday classification and relevant workplace rules.
Sri Lanka Calendar 2027 – Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the Sri Lanka Government Calendar 2027 available?
Yes. The Sri Lanka Desk Calendar 2027 has been published with public, bank, mercantile and Full Moon Poya holidays.
2. Can I download the 2027 calendar in Sinhala and Tamil?
Yes. Sinhala and Tamil PDF download links are provided above, together with the English calendar image.
3. When is Vesak Poya Day in 2027?
Vesak Full Moon Poya Day is Wednesday, 19 May 2027. The following day, 20 May, is also a public holiday.
4. When is Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2027?
Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day falls on Wednesday, 14 April 2027. Tuesday, 13 April, is also a declared holiday.
5. Does the calendar include bank holidays?
Yes. It includes the designated bank holidays and public holidays for 2027.
6. Is the 2027 calendar free to view?
Yes. You can view the calendar image online and access the supplied calendar files using the links on this page.
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Calendar Publisher: Department of Government Printing, Sri Lanka.
Official Website: documents.gov.lk
Holiday Reference: Central Bank of Sri Lanka – Bank Holidays 2027
Related Article: Sri Lanka Public and Bank Holidays 2027 Gazette
Disclaimer: This page provides calendar information for public reference. Refer to official government publications for subsequent amendments and final holiday confirmations.