Year:2026 2026 (current)2027

2027 market holidays

—Projected

Colombo Stock Exchange market holidays2027 dates & closures

Colombo Stock Exchange (Colombo Stock Exchange) has 6 scheduled holiday dates in 2027, including 6 full-day closures. The next full closure is Tamil Thai Pongal (Estimated) on Thursday, January 14, 2027. This is a partial projected schedule — fixed-date holidays computed from historical patterns. The exchange has not yet announced the full 2027 calendar; remaining dates are added once published. Regular trading runs 09:30–14:30 GMT+5:30, Monday – Friday.

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Holiday dates in 2027: 6
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2027

Jan14
Tamil Thai Pongal (Estimated)
Thu · market closed all day
Feb4
Independence Day
Thu · market closed all day
Apr13
Sinhala & Tamil New Year (Estimated)
Tue · market closed all day
Apr14
Sinhala & Tamil New Year (Estimated)
Wed · market closed all day
May1
May Day
Sat · market closed all day
Dec25
Christmas Day
Sat · market closed all day

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Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.

Full 2027 schedule

2027 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule6 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20271 full closure
Jan 14, 2027Thursday	Tamil Thai Pongal (Estimated)projected	Full closure	Closed
February 20271 full closure
Feb 4, 2027Thursday	Independence Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
April 20272 full closures
Apr 13, 2027Tuesday	Sinhala & Tamil New Year (Estimated)projected	Full closure	Closed
Apr 14, 2027Wednesday	Sinhala & Tamil New Year (Estimated)projected	Full closure	Closed
May 20271 full closure
May 1, 2027Saturday	May Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
December 20271 full closure
Dec 25, 2027Saturday	Christmas Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed

Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2027 Colombo Stock Exchange Holidays

2027 Colombo Stock Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About Colombo Stock Exchange Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 09:30 – 14:30 (Asia/Colombo)

Country: Sri Lanka

Time Zone: Asia/Colombo

Currency: LKR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colombo Stock Exchange closed on weekends?

Yes, Colombo Stock Exchange is closed on Sundays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Monday – Friday only.

Does Colombo Stock Exchange close for lunch?

No, Colombo Stock Exchange does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.

What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.