The below table contains the public holidays and observances in Sri Lanka for the calendar year 2021. Check out the upcoming holidays in Sri Lanka and plan your vacation in advance.
| Date | Day | Name |
|---|---|---|
| January 14 | Thursday | Tamil Thai Pongal Day |
| January 28 | Thursday | Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day |
| February 4 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| February 26 | Friday | Nawam Full Moon Poya Day |
| March 11 | Thursday | Mahasivarathri Day |
| March 28 | Sunday | Madin Full Moon Poya Day |
| April 2 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 13 | Tuesday | Sinhalese New Year's Eve |
| April 14 | Wednesday | Sinhalese New Year |
| April 26 | Monday | Bak Full Moon Poya Day |
| May 1 | Saturday | May Day |
| May 14 | Friday | Id Ul Fitr |
| May 26 | Wednesday | Vesak |
| May 27 | Thursday | Day following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| June 24 | Thursday | Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| July 23 | Friday | Asalha Puja |
| August 22 | Sunday | Nikini Full Moon Poya Day |
| September 20 | Monday | Binara Full Moon Poya Day |
| October 19 | Tuesday | Milad-un-Nabi |
| October 20 | Wednesday | Vap Full Moon Poya Day |
| November 4 | Thursday | Diwali |
| November 18 | Thursday | Ill Full Moon Poya Day |
| December 18 | Saturday | Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas |
Please note that the above-mentioned dates may be modified, however if you find a mistake, please comment below.