🇱🇰 Sinhala and Tamil New Year in Sri Lanka

Sinhala and Tamil New Year 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, Sinhala and Tamil New Year was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Sinhala and Tamil New Year', 'date_iso': '2025-04-14', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 4, 14), 'date_display': '14 Apr 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Monday'} in Sri Lanka.

Yes, Sinhala and Tamil New Year 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 Sinhala and Tamil New Year 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.