About Good Friday in Sri Lanka

Good Friday is a public holiday in Sri Lanka. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Good Friday: Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2016 Friday Good Friday Public Holiday
2018 Friday Good Friday Public Holiday
2020 Friday Good Friday Public Holiday
2021 Friday Good Friday Public Holiday
2022 Friday Good Friday Public Holiday
2023 Friday Good Friday Public Holiday
2024 Friday Good Friday Public Holiday
2025 Friday Good Friday Public Holiday

FAQ โ€” Good Friday in Sri Lanka

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Good Friday is a public holiday observed in Sri Lanka. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Sri Lanka.

Last year, Good Friday was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Good Friday', 'date_iso': '2025-04-18', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 4, 18), 'date_display': '18 Apr 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Friday'} in Sri Lanka.

Yes, Good Friday is recognized as a public holiday in Sri Lanka. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Good Friday from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Sri Lanka holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.

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