Public holiday
Deepavali (Diwali) 2025
Deepavali (Diwali) 2025 falls on
Monday 20 October 2025
This date has passed.
What this means for your trip
Public holiday. Festival of Lights celebrated by Tamil Hindus. Banks closed. Tamil areas — especially Jaffna, Colombo's Pettah and Wellawatte — very festive. Sweet stalls everywhere.
Common questions
When is Deepavali (Diwali) in 2025?
Deepavali (Diwali) falls on Monday 20 October 2025 in Sri Lanka. This date is taken from the Government Gazette.
What is closed on Deepavali (Diwali)?
Public holiday. Festival of Lights celebrated by Tamil Hindus. Banks closed. Tamil areas — especially Jaffna, Colombo's Pettah and Wellawatte — very festive. Sweet stalls everywhere.