Quick answer: Sri Lanka has 244 business days in 2027 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2027 through Dec 31, 2027.
Month-by-month business days (2027)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19 | 2 |
| February | 19 | 2 |
| March | 20 | 4 |
| April | 19 | 3 |
| May | 19 | 3 |
| June | 21 | 1 |
| July | 22 | 1 |
| August | 21 | 2 |
| September | 21 | 1 |
| October | 19 | 2 |
| November | 22 | 1 |
| December | 22 | 2 |
Public holidays in 2027 (Sri Lanka)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2027 | Tamil Thai Pongal Day |
| Jan 22, 2027 | Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day |
| Feb 4, 2027 | National Day |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Navam Full Moon Poya Day |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Mahasivarathri Day |
| Mar 10, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Mar 22, 2027 | Madin Full Moon Poya Day |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Apr 13, 2027 | Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Eve |
| Apr 14, 2027 | Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Day |
| Apr 20, 2027 | Bak Full Moon Poya Day |
| May 1, 2027 | May Day |
| May 17, 2027 | Eid al-Adha |
| May 19, 2027 | Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| Jul 18, 2027 | Esala Full Moon Poya Day |
| Aug 15, 2027 | Milad-Un-Nabi |
| Aug 16, 2027 | Nikini Full Moon Poya Day |
| Sep 15, 2027 | Binara Full Moon Poya Day |
| Oct 15, 2027 | Vap Full Moon Poya Day |
| Oct 28, 2027 | Deepavali |
| Nov 13, 2027 | Il Full Moon Poya Day |
| Dec 13, 2027 | Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2027.
Highest month
22 working days.
Lowest month
19 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Sri Lanka in 2027?
Sri Lanka has 244 working days in 2027 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2027 are excluded from the working-day total (about 24 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
January, February, April, May and October has the fewest working days, with 19.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.