Day Before Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Nationwide public holiday in Sri Lanka · සිංහල හා දෙමළ අලුත් අවුරුදු දිනට පෙර දිනය
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 April | Monday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Sri Lanka.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Sat 11 Apr – Tue 14 Apr is a 4-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Colombo around 13 April: high 31°C (87°F), low 26°C (78°F), rain on 91% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Colombo. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Monday 13 April in Colombo: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Sri Lanka
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.