The day commemorates the first visit of the Buddha to Sri Lanka, marking the start of Buddhist missionary activity on the island.

The day in Sri Lanka is a harvest festival observed by Tamil communities to give thanks for agricultural abundance.

The day in Sri Lanka commemorates the country's independence from British rule on February 4, 1948.

The day in Sri Lanka commemorates the first Buddhist Council and significant events in the monastic tradition.

A Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the god Shiva. It's celebrated on 13th day of Falgun month - the last month of Hindu calendar.

The day in Sri Lanka commemorates the Buddha’s first visit to his hometown of Kapilavatthu, where he preached to his family.

Important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm).

The day marks significant events in the life of the Buddha, including the Buddha’s visit to Sri Lanka and the establishment of the Buddhist monastic order.

The day before the Sri Lankan New Year is observed with rituals and preparations for the upcoming holiday.

The day in Sri Lanka marks the traditional New Year according to the solar calendar, celebrated by both Sinhalese and Tamil communities.

The Friday of Holy Week, dedicated to remembering the trial, crucifixion, suffering, death of Jesus Christ, and His burial after being taken down from the cross.

A holiday observed on May 1st to recognize workers and labor rights, with historical origins in late 19th-century labor demonstrations.

The day in Sri Lanka commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha and is the most sacred in the Buddhist calendar.

The day serves as a continuation of the observance of Vesak, commemorating events in the life of the Buddha in Sri Lanka.

One of the most important Islamic holidays, it honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, as an act of obedience to God's command. Begins on the tenth day of the Islamic month Dhu'l-Hijjah

The day in Sri Lanka commemorates the introduction of Buddhism to the island by Mahinda Thera in the 3rd century BCE.

The day commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon and other key events in Buddhist tradition, observed on the Esala full moon in Sri Lanka.

The day in Sri Lanka commemorates the first Buddhist council held after the passing of the Buddha.

Traditional commemoration of the birth of Muhammad, falls on 12 Rabi' al-awwal

The day commemorates the founding of the Bhikkhuni Sangha (order of Buddhist nuns) by the Buddha’s stepmother Mahapajapati Gotami.

The day in Sri Lanka marks the end of the Buddhist Lent and the return of 60 disciples ordained by the Buddha.

The Hindu festival of lights, it spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. In the Gregorian calendar, Diwali falls in mid-October and mid-November.

The day in Sri Lanka marks the Buddha’s second visit to the island, associated with spreading Buddhist teachings and performing miracles.

The day in Sri Lanka commemorates the arrival of the relic of the Buddha’s tooth in the country during the reign of King Devanampiyatissa.

Christian feast day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.