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Holi 2026 in Sri Lanka

Holi (Dolyatra, Doul Jatra, Basanta-Utsav) is the Hindu festival colors that celebrates the triumph of good over evil, good harvest, and fertility. It usually falls in the later part of February or March.

Is Holi a Public Holiday?

Holi is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

Holi is a time when everyone throws off the gloom of winter and rejoices in the colors and liveliness of spring.

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About Holi

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Holi Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2014–2026.

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2014 Mon Mar 17 Holi Hindu Holiday
2015 Fri Mar 6 Holi Hindu Holiday
2016 Thu Mar 24 Holi Hindu Holiday
2017 Mon Mar 13 Holi Hindu Holiday
2018 Fri Mar 2 Holi Hindu Holiday
2019 Thu Mar 21 Holi Hindu Holiday
2020 Tue Mar 10 Holi Hindu Holiday
2021 Mon Mar 29 Holi Hindu Holiday
2022 Fri Mar 18 Holi Hindu Holiday
2023 Wed Mar 8 Holi Hindu Holiday
2024 Mon Mar 25 Holi Hindu Holiday
2025 Fri Mar 14 Holi Hindu Holiday
2026 Wed Mar 4 Holi Hindu Holiday

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.

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