The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and local government this week has issued a gazette extraordinary declaring the public and bank holidays for the years 2021. Accordingly, 25 holidays have been announced for the year.
January 14 (Thursday) – Thai Pongal
January 28 (Thursday)- Duruthu Poya
February 4 (Thursday)- Independence Day
February 26 (Friday)- Navam Poya
March 11 (Thursday) – Maha Shiva Rathri
March 28 (Sunday) – Medin Poya
April 2 (Friday) – Good Friday
April 13 – 14 (Tuesday – Wednesday) – Sinhala and Tamil New Year
April 26 (Monday) – Bak Poya
May 1 (Saturday) – May Day
May 14 (Friday) – Eid ul Fitr
May 26 – 27 (Wednesday – Thursday) – Vesak Poya
June 24 (Thursday) – Poson Poya
July 21 (Wednesday- Haj
July 23 (Friday) – Esala Poya
August 22 (Sunday) – Nikini Poya
September 20 (Monday) – Binara Poya
October 19 (Tuesday) – Prophet Mohamed’s Birthday
October 20 (Wednesday)- Vap Poya
November 4 (Thursday) – Deepavali
November 18 (Thursday) – Il Poya
December 18 (Saturday) – Uduvap Poya
December 25 (Saturday) – Christmas
