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Is Vesak 2026 celebrated over two days in Sri Lanka?

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Milo LC.•2510 rep•1
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I am planning to be in Colombo in May. Which dates are the official public holidays and will the lanterns be lit on both nights.

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Vesak 2026 falls on Friday, May 1, which is the Full Moon Poya Day. Saturday, May 2, is the designated Day following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day. Both are public holidays. You will see the most spectacular lantern displays and thoranas on these two nights. Please note that because May 1 is also May Day, Colombo will be very crowded with both religious and public gatherings.

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Anjali M.•10000 rep•1

Most major light festivals in areas like Gangarama and Beira Lake actually extend for nearly a week around these dates. However, the free food stalls known as dansalas are most active on the Poya day itself.

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