Sri Lanka Holidays
August 2026
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PublicBankMercantile
Saturday, 29 Aug 2026
Weekend
It's a Saturday, most offices are closed.
Holidays
- 26 September, SatBankPublicMercantileBinara Full Moon Poya Day
- 25 October, SunBankPublicMercantileVap Full Moon Poya Day
- 08 November, SunBankPublicDeepawali Festival Day
- 24 November, TueBankPublicMercantileIll Full Moon Poya Day
- 23 December, WedBankPublicMercantileUnduwap Full Moon Poya Day
- 25 December, FriBankPublicMercantileChristmas Day
Sri lanka holiday types
Public holidays
Nationally recognized holidays. Many key dates (including major religious observances and Independence Day) appear here.
Poya days
Full Moon Poya days are widely observed in Sri Lanka and are commonly treated as public holidays.
Bank holidays
Days banks are closed/observe holidays. Some overlap with public holidays, and some are specific to the banking sector.
Mercantile holidays
Holidays commonly observed by the mercantile (private/business) sector.
FAQ
Can holidays change?
Yes. Dates and observance can change via official gazettes. If you need legal accuracy, always verify with official sources.