Poya & Avurudu calendar
The official 2026 Full Moon Poya days and Sinhala & Tamil New Year, with the next Poya counted down.
Sinhala & Tamil New Year 2026 (අවුරුදු)
Monday 13 April 2026 - Day before the New Year · Tuesday 14 April 2026 - Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day
The auspicious times (nekath) for the dawn of the new year, lighting the hearth, meals, work and transactions are announced each year in the official almanac (litha). Check the current year's litha for exact nekath.
Full Moon Poya Days 2026
Official 2026 dates. These Full Moon Poya days follow the Sri Lanka Government Gazette and were approved by the Poya Committee; 2026 includes an extra (adhi) Poson Poya. Poya days are public and bank holidays. Dates are set by the lunar calendar and announced annually, so always confirm with the official Gazette for planning.
Poya and Avurudu Calendar lists Sri Lanka's official 2026 Full Moon Poya days, following the Government Gazette and Poya Committee, including the extra Adhi Poson Poya in 2026, along with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year on 13 and 14 April. It highlights and counts down the next Poya, and runs entirely in your browser with nothing uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Are these the official 2026 Poya dates?
Yes. They follow the Sri Lanka Government Gazette for 2026 and were approved by the Poya Committee. Poya days are public and bank holidays.
Why is there an Adhi Poson Poya in 2026?
2026 has an extra lunar month (an adhi or adhika month), which adds an additional Poson Full Moon Poya day. That is why both Adhi Poson and Poson appear.
When is the Sinhala and Tamil New Year in 2026?
The New Year (Avurudu) falls on Tuesday 14 April 2026, with Monday 13 April also a holiday as the day before. The exact auspicious times are announced each year in the litha.
Is anything uploaded?
No. The calendar is built into the page and runs in your browser, so it works offline with nothing uploaded.
Do Poya dates change every year?
Yes. They follow the lunar calendar, so they shift each year and are confirmed in the annual Government Gazette. This page shows the official 2026 dates.