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How to maximise annual leave in Sri Lanka in 2027
With 10 days of leave you can get 42 days off in Sri Lanka in 2027. Here are the exact days to book, plus the best long weekends and longer breaks. Change the leave days or region below for your own plan.
Best longer breaks in Sri Lanka, 2027
| Break | Days off | Leave days to book | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 11 – Thu 14 Jan | Tamil Thai Pongal Day |
| 30 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 | 9 for 3 | Tue 2 – Wed 3 Feb, Fri 5 Feb | Navam Full Moon Poya Day, National Day |
| 13 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 16 – Fri 19 Feb | Mahasivarathri Day |
| 27 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 1 Mar, Wed 3 – Fri 5 Mar | Madin Full Moon Poya Day |
| 26 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 | 10 for 4 | Mon 29 – Wed 31 Mar, Fri 2 Apr | Good Friday, Bak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 10 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027 | 9 for 3 | Mon 12 Apr, Thu 15 – Fri 16 Apr | Day before Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Sinhala and Tamil New Year |
| 22 May 2027 – 30 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 24 – Thu 27 May | Id-Ul-Alha (Hadji Festival Day), Adhi Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| 21 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 | 9 for 3 | Mon 23 – Wed 25 Aug | Milad-Un-Nabi (Holy Prophet's Birthday), Nikini Full Moon Poya Day |
Long weekends for one day of leave in Sri Lanka, 2027
| Long weekend | Days off | Book | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | 4 | Mon 4 Jan | New Year's Day, Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 | 4 | Thu 14 Jan | Tamil Thai Pongal Day |
| 29 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 | 4 | Fri 29 Jan | Navam Full Moon Poya Day |
| 4 Feb 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 | 4 | Fri 5 Feb | National Day |
| 12 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 | 4 | Fri 12 Feb | Mahasivarathri Day |
| 27 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 | 4 | Mon 1 Mar | Madin Full Moon Poya Day |
| 19 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 | 3 | Fri 19 Mar | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramazan Festival Day) |
| 25 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 | 4 | Thu 25 Mar | Good Friday |
| 1 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 | 4 | Fri 2 Apr | Bak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 10 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027 | 5 | Mon 12 Apr | Day before Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Sinhala and Tamil New Year |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027 | 3 | Fri 30 Apr | Labour Day and Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, Day following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 27 May 2027 – 30 May 2027 | 4 | Thu 27 May | Id-Ul-Alha (Hadji Festival Day), Adhi Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| 26 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 | 4 | Mon 28 Jun | Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| 29 Jul 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 | 4 | Fri 30 Jul | Esala Full Moon Poya Day |
| 25 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 | 5 | Wed 25 Aug | Milad-Un-Nabi (Holy Prophet's Birthday), Nikini Full Moon Poya Day |
| 24 Sept 2027 – 26 Sept 2027 | 3 | Fri 24 Sept | Binara Full Moon Poya Day |
| 22 Oct 2027 – 25 Oct 2027 | 4 | Fri 22 Oct | Vap Full Moon Poya Day |
| 5 Nov 2027 – 8 Nov 2027 | 4 | Fri 5 Nov | Deepavali Festival Day |
| 23 Nov 2027 – 24 Nov 2027 | 2 | Tue 23 Nov | Il Full Moon Poya Day |
| 23 Dec 2027 – 26 Dec 2027 | 4 | Fri 24 Dec | Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day, Christmas Day |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 3 Jan 2028 | 4 | Fri 31 Dec | New Year's Day, Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day |
A 2027 plan built around longer holidays
Prefer fewer, longer trips? 9 leave days give 27 days off across3 breaks of nine days or more:
- 30 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027: 9 days off, book Tue 2 – Wed 3 Feb, Fri 5 Feb
- 10 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027: 9 days off, book Mon 12 Apr, Thu 15 – Fri 16 Apr
- 21 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027: 9 days off, book Mon 23 – Wed 25 Aug
See also: Sri Lanka business days calculator and 2027 public holidays ·subscribe to Sri Lanka holidays in your calendar
Frequently asked questions
How many days off can I get with 10 days of leave in Sri Lanka in 2027?
Up to 42 days off, by using the leave on 10 breaks that join public holidays to weekends.
What is the best long break in Sri Lanka in 2027?
30 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027: 9 days off for 3 leave days, around Navam Full Moon Poya Day, National Day.
How many long weekends can I make in Sri Lanka in 2027?
21 long weekends cost just one leave day each.