The calendar below maps out Sri Lanka's 2026 holidays month by month, combining national public holidays with regional school breaks. There are 20 nationwide public holidays marked in 2026, of which 16 fall on a working day. School holidays follow one national calendar that applies in all 9 regions, totalling roughly 52 days over the year. The holiday year opens with Tamil Thai Pongal Day on 15 January and runs through to Christmas Day on 25 December. Hover over or tap any highlighted day to see what it marks.