Liquor shops, bars to remain closed on these dates
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])
-Ada Derena