How many days until Il Poya 2026?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 24 days until Il Full Moon Poya Day 2026 (Sri Lanka), on Tuesday 24 November 2026.
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Key facts
- Date: Tuesday 24 November 2026.
- Observed in: Sri Lanka.
- How the date is set: Il Poya is the full-moon day of the Sinhala month of Il, in November.
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Il Full Moon Poya Day 2026 (Sri Lanka), on Tuesday 24 November 2026. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 24 days, or 3 weeks and 3 days
- 16 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Tuesday
When are the next dates for Il Poya?
Il Full Moon Poya Day 2026 (Sri Lanka) is on Tuesday 24 November 2026, and Il Full Moon Poya Day 2027 (Sri Lanka) is on Saturday 13 November 2027.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday 24 November 2026 | 24 |
| 2027 | Saturday 13 November 2027 | 378 |
How is the date of Il Poya set?
Il Poya is the full-moon day of the Sinhala month of Il, in November.
Il Poya (ඉල් පෝය) is the November full-moon holiday. It marks the day the Buddha sent his first sixty disciples out to teach.
Every full-moon Poya day is a public and bank holiday in Sri Lanka, and alcohol and meat sales are restricted.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Il Poya 2026?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 24 days until Il Full Moon Poya Day 2026 (Sri Lanka), on Tuesday 24 November 2026. That is 3 weeks and 3 days, with 16 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Il Poya 2026?
- Il Full Moon Poya Day 2026 (Sri Lanka) falls on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Il Poya is the full-moon day of the Sinhala month of Il, in November.
- When is Il Poya in 2027?
- Il Full Moon Poya Day 2027 (Sri Lanka) falls on Saturday 13 November 2027.
- Why does the date of Il Poya change?
- Il Poya is the full-moon day of the Sinhala month of Il, in November.