Public Holidays in Suriname
Suriname observes 16 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Suriname
- Indigenous People's DaySunday, August 9, 2026
- Day of the MaroonsSaturday, October 10, 2026
- DeepavaliSunday, November 8, 2026
- Independence DayWednesday, November 25, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year | Public |
| Feb 25 | Wednesday | Day of Liberation and Innovation | Public |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Holi Phagwa | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Aug 9 | Sunday | Indigenous People's Day | Public |
| Oct 10 | Saturday | Day of the Maroons | Public |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Deepavali | Public |
| Nov 25 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
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