Public holiday
International Workers' Day (May Day) 2027
International Workers' Day (May Day) 2027 falls on
Saturday 1 May 2027
That is 226 days from now.
Provisional. This date is not yet confirmed in the Government Gazette and, for Islamic holidays, depends on local moon sighting. Treat it as likely, not settled.
What this means for your trip
Public holiday. Banks and government offices closed. Labour marches in Colombo city centre.
Common questions
When is International Workers' Day (May Day) in 2027?
International Workers' Day (May Day) falls on Saturday 1 May 2027 in Sri Lanka. This date has not yet been confirmed in the Government Gazette and may shift by a day.
What is closed on International Workers' Day (May Day)?
Public holiday. Banks and government offices closed. Labour marches in Colombo city centre.