Sri Lanka’s Sinhalese and Tamils celebrate New Year each April with a series of feasts and religious services. Unlike many New Year celebrations that begin at midnight, the timing of the start of the New Year is determined by astrologers who calculate the precise time. There is also a period of a few hours between the end of one year and the start of the next which is known the 'neutral period' during which many attend religious services to show their devotion to God. It is also a time to offer thanks for a good harvest so many of the services revolve around this aspect of Sri Lankan life. In addition to religious ceremonies, the New Year celebrations are characterised by lavish feasts, fireworks displays, games and parties

Sinhala and Tamil New Year come on 13th and 14th April April. It’s a national Festival in Sri Lanka. Sinhala and Tamil People are very happy on that day. People believed that the sun comes from Pisces to Aries. During this time the farmers have gathered harvest and people are free. we get new cloths and presents from our elders. We can play because we have got the vacation. The Sinhalese prepare special food. They are like KAUM, KOKIS, and etc. We are worship our elders and We got to the temple. All villagers are gathered to the temple.
Both Sinhala and Tamils try to performer all the duties and work in the auspicious time. People make a lot of Traditional sweets for the new years. Easter Bunnies are very popular with children. Small children made in beautiful Wendy house. Children enjoy with that festivals. They enjoy theme selves visiting friends and relations.
                              April is a beautiful month for the New Year festival. We can see flowering tress. An everywhere pretty bird sings. The singing of the KOHA is loud and clear during the season. So we can enjoy whole month with the New Year festival.