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Hip Guide to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is known as 'The Pearl of the Indian Ocean' for many reasons. From its lush tropical rainforests to white beaches and landscapes rich with biodiversity, Sri Lanka is stunningly beautiful. Sri Lanka has a documented history dating back over 3,000 years, and is predominantly Buddhist. Recent battles with Tamil separatists have settled down and more tourists are rediscovering this wonderful destination.

Whether you come for a quick visit or extended tour, you will find a wealth of information about destinations here. The Hip Guide to Sri Lanka offers the highlights of the country, and contains many tips for making your stay here more rewarding.

The Hip Guide to Sri Lanka is your source for hotel reservations, tourist information, events, reviews, shopping and much more. Don't forget to visit our Sri Lanka Photo Gallery! Bookmark this site, and visit whenever you need to find out what's happening in Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka Public Holidays 2012

15 January Tamil Thai Pongal Day
31 January Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day (6)
4 February National Day
February 16 Navam Full Moon Poya Day
6 March Maha Sivarathri Day
20 March Milad-Un-Nabi (Holy Prophet's Birthday)
March Medin Full Moon Poya Day
21 March Good Friday
13 April Day prior to Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day
14 April Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day
18 April Additional Bank Holiday
April Bak Full Moon Poya Day
1 May May Day
May Vesak Full Moon Poya Day
May Day following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day
June Poson Full Moon Poya Day
July Esala Full Moon Poya Day
August Nikini Full Moon Poya Day
September Binara Full Moon Poya Day
1 October Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramazan Festival Day)
October Vap Full Moon Poya Day
27 October Deepavali Festival Day
November Il Full Moon Poya Day
9 December Id-Ul-Adha (Hajj Festival Day)
20 December Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day
24 December Christmas Eve
25 December Christmas Day