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Liquor shops, bars to remain closed on these dates
Jan 15, 202503:58 PM
Liquor shops, bars to remain closed on these dates
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The Excise Department has released an announcement specifying the 18 days in 2025 when liquor shops and bars across Sri Lanka will remain closed. 

 

Below is the full list of dates:

 

Monday, January 13, 2025 - Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day

 

Tuesday, February 04, 2025 - Independence Day

 

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - Nawam Full Moon Poya Day

 

Thursday, March 13, 2025 - Medin Full Moon Poya Day

 

Saturday, April 12, 2025 - Bak Full Moon Poya Day

 

Sunday, April 13, 2025 – Day prior to Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day (Not applicable to Tourist Board-approved hotel licenses and special three-year licenses [boutiques])

 

Monday, April 14, 2025 - Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day

 

Monday, May 12, 2025 - Vesak Full Moon Poya Day

 

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - Day following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day

 

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - Poson Full Moon Poya Day

 

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - Esala Full Moon Poya Day

 

Friday, August 08, 2025 - Nikini Full Moon Poya Day

 

Sunday, September 07, 2025 - Binara Full Moon Poya Day

 

Friday, October 03, 2025 - World Temperance Day

 

Monday, October 06, 2025 - Vap Full Moon Poya Day

 

Wednesday, November 05, 2025 - Il Full Moon Poya Day

 

Thursday, December 04, 2025 - Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day

 

Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Christmas Day (Not applicable to Tourist Board-approved hotel licenses and special three-year licenses [boutiques])

 

 

 

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