This page comprises a calendar of 2020 public holidays. It is advisable that you plan your tips/travels on these highlighted days. N.B. As changes are announced, these dates may be altered, so please check back frequently for updates. You can also view the last year 2019 Public Holidays in Sri Lanka.
| Date | Day | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan | Mon | Tamil Thai Pongal Day | |
| 25 Jan | Thu | Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day | |
| 4 Feb | Sun | National Day | |
| 24 Feb | Sat | Navam Full Moon Poya Day | |
| 8 Mar | Fri | Mahasivarathri Day | |
| 24 Mar | Sun | Madin Full Moon Poya Day | |
| 29 Mar | Fri | Good Friday | |
| 10 Apr | Wed | Id Ul-Fitr | |
| 12 Apr | Fri | Day prior to Sinhala & Tamil New Year Day | |
| 13 Apr | Sat | Sinhala & Tamil New Year Day | |
| 23 Apr | Tue | Bak Full Moon Poya Day | |
| 1 May | Wed | May Day | |
| 23 May | Thu | Vesak Full Moon Poya Day | |
| 24 May | Fri | Day following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day | |
| 17 Jun | Mon | Id Ul-Alha | |
| 21 Jun | Fri | Poson Full Moon Poya Day | |
| 20 Jul | Sat | Esala Full Moon Poya Day | |
| 19 Aug | Mon | Nikini Full Moon Poya Day | |
| 16 Sep | Mon | Milad un-Nabi | |
| 17 Sep | Tue | Binara Full Moon Poya Day | |
| 17 Oct | Thu | Vap Full Moon Poya Day | |
| 31 Oct | Thu | Deepavali | |
| 15 Nov | Fri | Ill Full Moon Poya Day | |
| 14 Dec | Sat | Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day | |
| 25 Dec | Wed | Christmas Day |
Visit moha.gov.lk for the original release.
