Sri Lanka Mercantile Holidays 2027
All 20 mercantile (private sector) holidays in Sri Lanka for 2027, with dates and days of the week, plus the public holidays that are not mercantile holidays.
20 mercantile holidays in 2027, 6 of them on weekends.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
15 Jan 2027 Friday | Tamil Thai Pongal Day | BankPublicMercantile |
22 Jan 2027 Friday | Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day | BankPublicMercantile |
04 Feb 2027 Thursday | Independence Day | BankPublicMercantile |
20 Feb 2027 Saturday | Navam Full Moon Poya Day | BankPublicMercantile |
22 Mar 2027 Monday | Medin Full Moon Poya Day | BankPublicMercantile |
13 Apr 2027 Tuesday | Day Prior to Sinhala & Tamil New Year Day | BankPublicMercantile |
14 Apr 2027 Wednesday | Sinhala & Tamil New Year Day | BankPublicMercantile |
20 Apr 2027 Tuesday | Bak Full Moon Poya Day | BankPublicMercantile |
01 May 2027 Saturday | May Day (International Workers' Day) | BankPublicMercantile |
19 May 2027 Wednesday | Vesak Full Moon Poya Day | BankPublicMercantile |
20 May 2027 Thursday | Day Following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day | BankPublicMercantile |
18 Jun 2027 Friday | Poson Full Moon Poya Day | BankPublicMercantile |
18 Jul 2027 Sunday | Esala Full Moon Poya Day | BankPublicMercantile |
15 Aug 2027 Sunday | Milad-Un-Nabi (Holy Prophet's Birthday) | BankPublicMercantile |
16 Aug 2027 Monday | Nikini Full Moon Poya Day | BankPublicMercantile |
15 Sep 2027 Wednesday | Binara Full Moon Poya Day | BankPublicMercantile |
15 Oct 2027 Friday | Vap Full Moon Poya Day | BankPublicMercantile |
13 Nov 2027 Saturday | Ill Full Moon Poya Day | BankPublicMercantile |
13 Dec 2027 Monday | Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day | BankPublicMercantile |
25 Dec 2027 Saturday | Christmas Day | BankPublicMercantile |
Public holidays that are not mercantile holidays
These are public holidays in 2027, but private sector staff may still be expected to work. Check with your employer.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
06 Mar 2027 Saturday | Mahasivarathri Day | BankPublic |
10 Mar 2027 Wednesday | Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramazan Festival Day) | BankPublic |
26 Mar 2027 Friday | Good Friday | BankPublic |
17 May 2027 Monday | Eid-Ul-Adha (Hadji Festival Day) | BankPublic |
28 Oct 2027 Thursday | Deepawali Festival Day | BankPublic |
About mercantile holidays
Mercantile holidays are the days observed as holidays in the private and commercial sector. Most coincide with public holidays, but not all of them do, so check the second table above before you plan leave. Dates and observance can vary by sector, and your employer's policy may differ.
Frequently asked questions
What is a mercantile holiday in Sri Lanka?
A mercantile holiday is a day observed as a holiday in the private and commercial sector. The mercantile list is published separately from the public holiday list, and most days appear on both.
Are all public holidays also mercantile holidays?
Not always. Public holidays that are not mercantile holidays in 2027: 5. They are listed in the second table on this page.
Can mercantile holidays change?
Yes. Dates and observance can change with official notices, and some employers follow their own sector rules. Confirm with official sources or your employer if it matters.
Want to plan time off around these dates? See Sri Lanka long weekends or use the interactive holiday planner.