Public holiday
Milad un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) 2026
Milad un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) 2026 falls on
Wednesday 26 August 2026
This date has passed.
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. Date follows the Islamic lunar calendar and may shift by a day.
Common questions
When is Milad un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) in 2026?
Milad un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) falls on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in Sri Lanka. This date has not yet been confirmed in the Government Gazette and may shift by a day.
What is closed on Milad un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)?
Public holiday. Banks and government offices closed. Date follows the Islamic lunar calendar and may shift by a day.