With just nine days remaining until the start of 2025, the Government Printing Department has released the official calendar for the upcoming year, which includes 26 public holidays. Among these, April stands out as the month with the highest number of holidays, offering four in total. Highlights of the 2025 Holiday Calendar April’s Festivities: The Sinhala and Tamil New Year falls on Monday, April 14, preceded by a preparatory day on Sunday, April 13. Additionally, Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, celebrated on Monday, May 12, is another significant date in the year. Special Bank Holiday: A special bank holiday has been declared on Tuesday, April 15, following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Christmas on a Weekday: Christmas Day, December 25, will fall on a Thursday, providing an opportunity for an extended holiday weekend. Full 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
The Government Printing Department has emphasized that any changes to public holidays will be communicated through official gazette notifications. The Full Moon Poya holidays were approved by the Poya Committee. Meanwhile, these dates will be observed as public holidays across all sectors, including the Departments of Posts, Customs, and Meteorology, according to Government Printing Department.
