Good Friday

Name: Good Friday (Sri Lanka)
Start: 2026-04-03
End: 2026-04-03
Location: Sri Lanka

Nationwide public holiday in Sri Lanka · මහ සිකුරාදා දිනය

Next Good Friday

Friday, 3 April 2026

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Dates

Year	Date	Weekday	Notes
2026	3 April	Friday	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

Fri 3 Apr – Sun 5 Apr is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.

Take Thursday 2 April off and get 5 days in a row (Wed 1 Apr – Sun 5 Apr).

Plan more breaks with the leave planner.

Typical weather in Colombo around 3 April: high 31°C (87°F), low 25°C (78°F), rain on 74% of days.

Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Colombo. Past averages, not a forecast.

About Good Friday

Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday, on which Christians commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is one of the most solemn days of the Christian year. Its date depends on Easter, so it moves each year, and because Western and Orthodox churches calculate Easter differently, they often observe Good Friday on different dates.

Traditions

The day is marked by sombre church services, readings of the Passion and, in many places, processions or Stations of the Cross. Many Christians fast or avoid meat. Public entertainment is restricted in some countries, and the overall atmosphere tends to be quiet.

Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.

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