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Sri Lanka Desk Calendar 2027 – Public, Bank and Poya Holidays

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Sri Lanka Desk Calendar 2027 – Public, Bank and Poya Holidays

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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.

Sri Lanka Calendar 2027 – Quick Facts

Calendar Name Sri Lanka Desk Calendar
Year 2027
Buddhist Era 2570–2571
Published By Department of Government Printing
Country Sri Lanka
Languages English, Sinhala, Tamil
Calendar Includes Public, Bank, Mercantile & Poya Holidays
Format Image / PDF

View Sri Lanka Calendar 2027 – English

View the complete 12-month Sri Lanka Desk Calendar 2027, including highlighted holidays and lunar phases.

Sri Lanka Government Desk Calendar 2027 English - Public Bank Mercantile Poya Holidays

Tap the calendar image to view the full-size version.

Download Sri Lanka Calendar 2027

Select your preferred language to view or download the official calendar.

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What 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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Official Sources & Important Information

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.

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