Theravada (Sri Lanka)
Full moon (Poya) days of the Theravada Buddhist calendar, from Sri Lanka's published holiday lists.
25 dates for 13 events, 2026–2027 · 15 still to come · Sources checked 24 October 2026
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2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Saturday, 3 January 2026 | Duruthu Poya |
| Sunday, 1 February 2026 | Navam Poya |
| Monday, 2 March 2026 | Medin Poya |
| Wednesday, 1 April 2026 | Bak Poya |
| Friday, 1 May 2026 | Buddha Purnima |
| Saturday, 30 May 2026 | Adhi Poson Poya |
| Monday, 29 June 2026 | Poson Poya |
| Wednesday, 29 July 2026 | Esala Poya |
| Thursday, 27 August 2026 | Nikini Poya |
| Saturday, 26 September 2026 | Binara Poya |
| Sunday, 25 October 2026 | Vap Poya |
| Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | Il Poya |
| Wednesday, 23 December 2026 | Unduvap Poya |
2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, 22 January 2027 | Duruthu Poya |
| Saturday, 20 February 2027 | Navam Poya |
| Monday, 22 March 2027 | Medin Poya |
| Tuesday, 20 April 2027 | Bak Poya |
| Wednesday, 19 May 2027 | Buddha Purnima |
| Friday, 18 June 2027 | Poson Poya |
| Sunday, 18 July 2027 | Esala Poya |
| Monday, 16 August 2027 | Nikini Poya |
| Wednesday, 15 September 2027 | Binara Poya |
| Friday, 15 October 2027 | Vap Poya |
| Saturday, 13 November 2027 | Il Poya |
| Monday, 13 December 2027 | Unduvap Poya |
Sources and files
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka: Bank holidays 2026
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka: Bank holidays 2027
- Gazette of Sri Lanka (Extraordinary) No. 2493/05: public holidays 2027
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