Suriname Public Holidays 2026
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.
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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
About public holidays in Suriname
Public holidays in Suriname are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Suriname have in 2026?
- Suriname has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Suriname?
- The next public holiday in Suriname is Indigenous People's Day on August 9, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Suriname?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Suriname close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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