May 02 holiday revised; May 31 declared public holiday for Vesak

April 23, 2026 10:25 pm

As the official program for the 2026 State Vesak Festival is scheduled to be held on May 30, the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring the following day, May 31, as a public holiday.

Accordingly, the relevant gazette notification has been published, revising the public holiday that was previously scheduled for May 02.

As per the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers, this year’s Vesak Week has been declared from May 27 to June 2.

State Vesak celebrations 2026 set for May 27–June 2
Apr 21st, 2026

National Vesak Festival to be held in Thihagoda, Matara
Mar 31st, 2026

State Vesak Festival to be held on May 30 - Minister
Jan 24th, 2026

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