The Government of Sri Lanka has officially declared the list of Public and Bank Holidays for the year 2026, through an Extraordinary Gazette issued on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
The announcement, made under Section 04 of the Holidays Act No. 29 of 1971, was issued by Dr. A.H.M.H. Abayarathna, Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government. The gazette, numbered 2438/22, outlines all holidays applicable for 2026.
