Esala Full Moon Poya is a public holiday in Sri Lanka. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
Esala Full Moon Poya is officially observed as a public holiday in Sri Lanka. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Esala Full Moon Poya's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
Esala Full Moon Poya observance varies by community and region within Sri Lanka. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
Future dates for moving holidays (Easter, Eid, Lunar New Year, Diwali, etc.) are computed and approximate; the actual public-holiday date in some countries is fixed by official decree closer to the date.