Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day is a significant religious and public holiday in Sri Lanka, marking the Buddha's first visit to the country. It is celebrated on the first full moon of the Gregorian calendar year, typically in January. As a public holiday, all government offices, banks, and the Colombo Stock Exchange remain closed. This day holds great spiritual importance for Buddhists, involving religious observances and processions across the island.
The date is determined by the lunar calendar used in Sri Lanka to identify the Poya (full moon) days. It is a non-trading day for financial markets and a statutory holiday for the banking sector, as declared by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
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