INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Excise Department has released an announcement specifying the 18 days in 2025 when liquor shops and bars across Sri Lanka will remain
DayWednesday, February 12, 2025 - Nawam Full Moon Poya DayThursday, March 13, 2025 - Medin Full Moon Poya DaySaturday, April 12, 2025 - Bak
licenses and special three-year licenses [boutiques])Monday, April 14, 2025 - Sinhala and Tamil New Year DayMonday, May 12, 2025 - Vesak
Full Moon Poya DayTuesday, May 13, 2025 - Day following Vesak Full Moon Poya DayTuesday, June 10, 2025 - Poson Full Moon Poya DayThursday,
July 10, 2025 - Esala Full Moon Poya DayFriday, August 08, 2025 - Nikini Full Moon Poya DaySunday, September 07, 2025 - Binara Full Moon
Poya DayFriday, October 03, 2025 - World Temperance DayMonday, October 06, 2025 - Vap Full Moon Poya DayWednesday, November 05, 2025 - Il
Full Moon Poya DayThursday, December 04, 2025 - Unduvap Full Moon Poya DayThursday, December 25, 2025 - Christmas Day(Not applicable to
Tourist Board-approved hotel licenses and special three-year licenses [boutiques])
