What is the date of Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve in 2024?
Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve Day is on Friday, April 12, 2024 in Sri Lanka.
Brief Information
- This year:Friday, April 12, 2024
- Next year:Sunday, April 13, 2025
- Last year:Thursday, April 13, 2023
- Type:National Holiday
Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve 2024 in Sri Lanka
Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve Day, which is observed on April 12, signifies the commencement of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it's a National Holiday in many countries.
Is Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve a National Holiday in Sri Lanka?
Yes, Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve is a National Holiday in Sri Lanka. A national holiday is a day designated by a country's government as a day of celebration or commemoration, during which public institutions, schools, and businesses may be closed. These holidays often hold cultural, historical, or religious significance and are observed by the entire nation.
New Year Observances days
| Year | Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Saturday | April 13 | Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve | Puthandu |
| 2020 | Sunday | April 12 | Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve | |
| 2021 | Tuesday | April 13 | Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve | Puthandu |
| 2022 | Wednesday | April 13 | Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve | |
| 2023 | Thursday | April 13 | Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve | Puthandu |
| 2024 | Friday | April 12 | Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve | Puthandu |
| 2025 | Sunday | April 13 | Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve | Puthandu |
National Language of Sri Lanka
- Name:Sinhalese
- Native:සිංහල
- Code:si
- Name:Tamil
- Native:தமிழ்
- Code:ta
Country Information of Sri Lanka
- Name:Sri Lanka
- Capital:Colombo
- Country Code:LK
- Emoji:🇱🇰
- Phone code:94
- Unicode:U+1F1F1 U+1F1F0
- Currency:LKR
- Currency Symbol:Rs