Sri Lanka Desk Calendar – 2026 Public, Bank and Poya Holidays PDF
Sri Lanka Government Calendar 2026 – Public, Bank & Poya Holidays PDF
The Sri Lanka Government Calendar 2026 is available to download in English, Sinhala and Tamil. The official calendar includes the complete list of Public Holidays, Bank Holidays, Mercantile Holidays and Full Moon Poya Days in Sri Lanka for 2026.
Year: 2026
Buddhist Era: 2569 – 2570
Country: Sri Lanka
Includes: Public, Bank, Mercantile & Poya Holidays
Languages: English | Sinhala | Tamil
Sri Lanka Government Calendar 2026 PDF Download
You can download the 2026 Sri Lanka Government Calendar PDF in your preferred language using the links below.
Sri Lanka Public Holidays 2026
The following are the Public, Bank, Mercantile and Full Moon Poya holidays for Sri Lanka in 2026 shown in the official government calendar.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 03 January 2026 | Saturday | Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day |
| 15 January 2026 | Thursday | Tamil Thai Pongal Day |
| 01 February 2026 | Sunday | Nawam Full Moon Poya Day |
| 04 February 2026 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| 15 February 2026 | Sunday | Maha Sivarathri Day |
| 02 March 2026 | Monday | Medin Full Moon Poya Day |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramazan Festival Day) |
| 01 April 2026 | Wednesday | Bak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 03 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 13 April 2026 | Monday | Day Prior to Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day |
| 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day |
| 01 May 2026 | Friday | Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 01 May 2026 | Friday | May Day (International Workers’ Day) |
| 02 May 2026 | Saturday | Day Following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Id-Ul-Alha (Hadji Festival Day) |
| 30 May 2026 | Saturday | Adhi Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| 29 June 2026 | Monday | Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| 29 July 2026 | Wednesday | Esala Full Moon Poya Day |
| 26 August 2026 | Wednesday | Milad-Un-Nabi (Holy Prophet’s Birthday) |
| 27 August 2026 | Thursday | Nikini Full Moon Poya Day |
| 26 September 2026 | Saturday | Binara Full Moon Poya Day |
| 25 October 2026 | Sunday | Vap Full Moon Poya Day |
| 08 November 2026 | Sunday | Deepavali Festival Day |
| 24 November 2026 | Tuesday | Il Full Moon Poya Day |
| 23 December 2026 | Wednesday | Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Sri Lanka Full Moon Poya Days 2026
The official Sri Lanka Calendar 2026 contains the following Full Moon Poya holidays:
- 03 January – Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day
- 01 February – Nawam Full Moon Poya Day
- 02 March – Medin Full Moon Poya Day
- 01 April – Bak Full Moon Poya Day
- 01 May – Vesak Full Moon Poya Day
- 30 May – Adhi Poson Full Moon Poya Day
- 29 June – Poson Full Moon Poya Day
- 29 July – Esala Full Moon Poya Day
- 27 August – Nikini Full Moon Poya Day
- 26 September – Binara Full Moon Poya Day
- 25 October – Vap Full Moon Poya Day
- 24 November – Il Full Moon Poya Day
- 23 December – Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day
According to the official calendar, all Saturdays and Sundays are Bank Holidays in Sri Lanka, in addition to the listed Bank Holidays.
2026 Calendar Sinhala, Tamil & English
The Sri Lanka Government Calendar is available in all three official language versions. Students, government employees, private-sector employees, banks, businesses and the general public can use these PDF calendars to check important dates and holidays throughout 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions – Sri Lanka Calendar 2026
Where can I download the Sri Lanka Government Calendar 2026?
You can download the 2026 Sri Lanka calendar above in English, Sinhala and Tamil PDF formats.
Does the 2026 calendar include Poya holidays?
Yes. The calendar includes all listed Full Moon Poya Days for 2026 together with public and bank holidays.
Are all Saturdays and Sundays bank holidays?
Yes. The official 2026 calendar states that all Saturdays and Sundays are Bank Holidays.
Can Sri Lanka public holidays change during 2026?
Yes. The official calendar states that the holiday schedule is subject to variation and changes may be announced through Government Gazette notifications.
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Join WhatsApp ChannelDisclaimer: Holiday dates are published according to the official Sri Lanka Government Calendar 2026. The schedule is subject to variation. Please refer to official Government Gazette notifications for subsequent amendments.