Eid al-Adha
Nationwide public holiday in Sri Lanka · ඊදුල් අල්හා
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 May | Thursday | 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
Take Friday 29 May off and get 4 days in a row (Thu 28 May – Sun 31 May).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Colombo around 28 May: high 29°C (84°F), low 26°C (79°F), rain on 86% 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 Thursday 28 May in Colombo: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Sri Lanka
Saturday, 30 May 2026
Eid al-Adha in other countries
More for Sri Lanka
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.