Public Holidays in Sri Lanka 2017
Here you can see a list of Public holidays in Sri Lanka 2017.Although Sri Lanka is known as a multicultural country, nearly 70 percent of the population is Buddhist. Islam and Hinduism are practiced in some areas of the country. Most of the holidays, which are designated as national holidays in Sri Lanka, are based on Buddhist culture and traditions from the year 29 BC Sri Lanka observes national holidays including New Year; Milad and Nabi (birthday of the Prophet Muhammad), Tamil Thai Pongal Day; National Day; Mahashivrate; Sinhala and Tamil New Year; Labor Day; Eid al-Fitr, celebrates the end of Ramadan; Eid al-Adha Feast of sacrifice and Christmas.
Holidays in Sri Lanka 2017
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Thu | Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day |
| 14 Jan | Sat | Tamil Thai Pongal Day |
| 4 Feb | Sat | National Day |
| 10 Feb | Fri | Navam Full Moon Poya Day |
| 24 Feb | Fri | Mahasivarathri Day |
| 12 Mar | Sun | Madin Full Moon Poya Day |
| 10 Apr | Mon | Bak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 13 Apr | Thu | Day prior to Sinhala & Tamil New Year Day |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Sinhala & Tamil New Year Day |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 1 May | Mon | May Day |
| 10 May | Wed | Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 11 May | Thu | Day following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 8 Jun | Thu | Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| 26 Jun | Mon | Id-Ul-Fitr / Ramazan Festival Day |
| 8 Jul | Sat | Esala Full Moon Poya Day |
| 7 Aug | Mon | Nikini Full Moon Poya Day |
| 1 Sep | Fri | Id-Ul-Alha / Hadji Festival Day |
| 5 Sep | Tue | Binara Full Moon Poya Day |
| 5 Oct | Thu | Vap Full Moon Poya Day |
| 18 Oct | Wed | Deepavali Festival Day |
| 3 Nov | Fri | Ill Full Moon Poya Day |
| 1 Dec | Fri | Milad-Un-Nabi / Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday |
| 3 Dec | Sun | Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day |
| 25 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day |
