Religion Holiday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the most widely observed and culturally significant holidays around the world. It traditionally commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, although it has also become a widely celebrated cultural holiday, often observed even by non-Christians.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, and it is a well-known holiday primarily celebrated in the United Kingdom and other countries that were part of the British Empire, as well as in some European nations.
St. Stephen's Day
St. Stephen’s Day is a Christian feast day immediately following Christmas Day. It honors St. Stephen, recognized as the first Christian martyr (also called the Protomartyr).
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve marks the final day of the Gregorian calendar year and is a significant occasion for many people around the world. It's a time to reflect on the past year and welcome the beginning of a new one.
Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day
Duruthu Full Moon Poya commemorates the Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka at Mahiyangana, where he brought peace to the island. The day is marked by meditation, almsgiving, and the Duruthu Perahera at Kelaniya temple, making it one of the most important Buddhist festivals of the year.
Epiphany
The Epiphany, often referred to as the Feast of the Three Kings or Three Kings' Day, is a Christian celebration that commemorates the visit of the Magi (also known as the Wise Men or Three Kings) to the infant Jesus.
Orthodox Christmas Day
Orthodox Christmas Day is celebrated by Orthodox Christians around the world. The difference in date from the December 25 celebration of Christmas in the Western Christian tradition arises from the use of different calendars.
Orthodox New Year
The Orthodox New Year is also known as the Old New Year. This tradition is observed in many Orthodox Christian countries and communities, particularly those that continue to follow the Julian calendar for religious celebrations.
Tamil Thai Pongal Day
Tamil Thai Pongal Day is a Tamil Hindu harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God. Celebrated with the cooking of sweet rice (Pongal), Kolam designs, and rituals of thanksgiving, it marks prosperity and cultural unity. In Sri Lanka, it is a national holiday honoring Tamil traditions.
Isra and Mi'raj
Isra and Mi'raj is one of the most significant events in Islamic tradition, commemorating the miraculous night journey and ascension of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is observed by Muslims worldwide as a time of reflection and spiritual significance.
Theophany
Theophany, celebrated primarily in Orthodox Christianity, is a feast that commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. It emphasizes the revelation of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) at the baptism.
Thaipusam
Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated predominantly by the Tamil community worldwide.Thaipusam is dedicated to Lord Murugan, the deity of youth, power and virtue, who is widely revered in Tamil culture.