Key Highlights of the 2025 Calendar
- April Festivities:
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year falls on Monday, April 14, with a preparatory day on Sunday, April 13. Additionally, Vesak Full Moon Poya Day will be observed on Monday, May 12.
- Special Bank Holiday:
To complement the New Year celebrations, a special bank holiday has been declared for Tuesday, April 15.
- Christmas on a Thursday:
With Christmas Day on Thursday, December 25, many Sri Lankans can look forward to an extended holiday weekend.
Complete List of Public Holidays for 2025
- Monday, January 13 – Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day
- Tuesday, January 14 – Tamil Thai Pongal Day
- Tuesday, February 4 – Independence Day
- Wednesday, February 12 – Navam Full Moon Poya Day
- Wednesday, February 26 – Maha Shivaratri Day
- Thursday, March 13 – Medin Full Moon Poya Day
- Monday, March 31 – Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramadan Festival Day)
- Saturday, April 12 – Bak Full Moon Poya Day
- Sunday, April 13 – Day Before Sinhala and Tamil New Year
- Monday, April 14 – Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day
- Tuesday, April 15 – Special Bank Holiday
- Friday, April 18 – Good Friday
- Thursday, May 1 – International Labour Day
- Monday, May 12 – Vesak Full Moon Poya Day
- Tuesday, May 13 – Day After Vesak Full Moon Poya
- Saturday, June 7 – Eid al-Adha (Hajj Festival Day)
- Tuesday, June 10 – Poson Full Moon Poya Day
- Thursday, July 10 – Esala Full Moon Poya Day
- Friday, August 8 – Nikini Full Moon Poya Day
- Friday, September 5 – Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday)
- Sunday, September 7 – Binara Full Moon Poya Day
- Monday, October 6 – Vap Full Moon Poya Day
- Monday, October 20 – Deepavali Festival Day
- Wednesday, November 5 – Ill Full Moon Poya Day
- Thursday, December 4 – Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day
- Thursday, December 25 – Christmas Day
Additional Information
The Government Printing Department has assured that any changes to the holiday schedule will be officially communicated through gazette notifications. The Poya holidays have been approved by the Poya Committee and will be observed across all sectors, including the Departments of Posts, Customs, and Meteorology.
This comprehensive schedule ensures that Sri Lankans can plan their year with clarity and look forward to significant cultural, religious, and national celebrations.
