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1JanThu
New Year's Day
Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
“Happy New Year”
Holidays & cultural calendar · 2026–2027
Guyana: public holidays, festivals and cultural events
Business slows from mid-December to early January and around Mashramani (late February) and Easter; Hindu and Muslim holidays move each year and are confirmed by government notice.
- Public holidays 2026
- 16
- Public holidays 2027
- 19
- Weekend
- Sat–Sun
- Calendars
- Gregorian · Hindu lunisolar · Islamic (Hijri)
From today to 31 December 2026
Greetings and notices for Guyana
A banner for every holiday and cultural event until the end of the year – share it with partners or download it for e-mail and social media.
202619 dates202722 dates Public holiday Regional holiday Festivals & observances 12small number = Islamic (Hijri) day Full moon
Guyana calendar 2026
January 2026
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February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu115216317418519620721822923102411251226132714281529161 Muha172183194205216227238249251026112712281329143015
July 2026
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August 2026
September 2026
October 2026
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November 2026
January 2026
February 2026
- 18FebWed
Start of Ramadan رمضان
1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated
Muslims (about 7% of Guyanese) begin the month of fasting; normal business hours.
“Ramadan Mubarak” · رمضان مبارك
- 23FebMon
Republic Day (Mashramani) Mashramani
Marks Guyana becoming a republic in 1970; celebrated with the Mashramani float parade and costume bands in Georgetown. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
“Happy Mashramani”
March 2026
- 3MarTue
Phagwah (Holi) Phagwah / फगुआ
Phalguna Purnima (full moon of Phalguna)
Hindu spring festival celebrated nationwide with coloured powder and water. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
“Happy Phagwah”
- 20MarFri
Eid al-Fitr Eid-ul-Fitr / عيد الفطر
1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimated
End of Ramadan; not a public holiday in Guyana but widely observed by the Muslim community.
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك
April 2026
- 3AprFri
Good Friday
Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
- 6AprMon
Easter Monday
Traditional kite-flying day on the sea wall and in parks. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
“Happy Easter”
May 2026
- 1MayFri
Labour Day
Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
- 5MayTue
Arrival Day
Commemorates the arrival of indentured labourers from India (first in 1838), Portugal, China and elsewhere. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
- 26MayTue
Independence Day
Marks independence from Britain in 1966 (60th anniversary in 2026). Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
“Happy Independence Day, Guyana”
- 27MayWed
Eid al-Adha Eid-ul-Adha / عيد الأضحى
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH · estimated
Festival of Sacrifice. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك
July 2026
- 6JulMon
CARICOM Day
First Monday of July; celebrates the Caribbean Community (headquartered in Georgetown). Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
August 2026
- 1AugSat
Emancipation Day
Marks the 1834 abolition of slavery; African heritage celebrations at the National Park (Saturday in 2026). Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
- 25AugTue
Youman Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) Youman-Nabi / المولد النبوي
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH · estimated
Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad; date set by moon sighting (some calendars list 24 Aug; Guyanese observance messages were issued 25 Aug). Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
September 2026
- 1SeptTue
Amerindian Heritage Month
September celebrates Guyana's nine Indigenous nations with a host village and heritage events nationwide.
November 2026
- 8NovSun
Deepavali (Diwali) Deepavali / दीपावली
Kartika Amavasya
Hindu festival of lights with the motorcade of illuminated floats; falls on a Sunday in 2026, so Monday 9 November is the holiday off. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
“Happy Diwali” · शुभ दीपावली
- 9NovMon
Deepavali (day off in lieu)
Kartika Shukla Pratipada
Substitute holiday because Deepavali falls on a Sunday. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
December 2026
- 25DecFri
Christmas Day
Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed. Business slows from mid-December to early January.
“Merry Christmas”
- 26DecSat
Boxing Day
Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed. Falls on a Saturday in 2026.
Guyana calendar 2027
January 2027
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February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu12422532642752862973081 Dhuʻ9210311412513614715816917101811191220132114221523162417251826192720282129223023
May 2027
June 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu12622732842953061 Muha7283941051161271381491510161117121813191420152116221723182419252026212722282329243025
July 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu12622732842951 Safa62738495106117128139141015111612171318141915201621172218231924202521262227232824292530263127
August 2027
September 2027
October 2027
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November 2027
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January 2027
- 1JanFri
New Year's Day
Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
“Happy New Year”
February 2027
- 8FebMon
Start of Ramadan رمضان
1 Ramadan 1448 AH · estimated
Muslims begin the month of fasting; normal business hours.
“Ramadan Mubarak” · رمضان مبارك
- 23FebTue
Republic Day (Mashramani) Mashramani
Republic anniversary with the Mashramani float parade. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
“Happy Mashramani”
March 2027
- 10MarWed
Eid al-Fitr Eid-ul-Fitr / عيد الفطر
1 Shawwal 1448 AH · estimated
End of Ramadan (may be 9 March depending on sighting); not a public holiday in Guyana.
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك
- 22MarMon
Phagwah (Holi) Phagwah / फगुआ
Phalguna Purnima (full moon of Phalguna) · estimated
Hindu spring festival of colours. Expected date – confirmed annually by the government on the advice of Hindu organisations. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
“Happy Phagwah”
- 26MarFri
Good Friday
Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
- 29MarMon
Easter Monday
Traditional kite-flying day. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
“Happy Easter”
May 2027
- 1MaySat
Labour Day
Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed. Falls on a Saturday in 2027.
- 5MayWed
Arrival Day
Commemorates the arrival of indentured labourers. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
- 16MaySun
Eid al-Adha Eid-ul-Adha / عيد الأضحى
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH · estimated
Festival of Sacrifice; expected on a Sunday, in which case Monday 17 May is the day off. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك
- 17MayMon
Eid al-Adha (day off in lieu)
11 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH · estimated
Expected substitute holiday if Eid al-Adha falls on Sunday 16 May. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
- 26MayWed
Independence Day
Marks independence from Britain in 1966. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
“Happy Independence Day, Guyana”
July 2027
- 5JulMon
CARICOM Day
First Monday of July. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
August 2027
- 1AugSun
Emancipation Day
Marks the 1834 abolition of slavery; falls on a Sunday in 2027. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
- 2AugMon
Emancipation Day (day off in lieu)
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Expected substitute holiday as 1 August falls on a Sunday. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
- 15AugSun
Youman Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) Youman-Nabi / المولد النبوي
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 AH · estimated
Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad; expected on a Sunday, with Monday 16 August as the day off. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
- 16AugMon
Youman Nabi (day off in lieu)
13 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 AH · estimated
Expected substitute holiday. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
September 2027
- 1SeptWed
Amerindian Heritage Month
September celebrates Guyana's nine Indigenous nations.
October 2027
- 29OctFri
Deepavali (Diwali) Deepavali / दीपावली
Kartika Amavasya · estimated
Hindu festival of lights; expected date (Kartika Amavasya), confirmed annually by the government. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
“Happy Diwali” · शुभ दीपावली
December 2027
- 25DecSat
Christmas Day
Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed. Falls on a Saturday in 2027.
“Merry Christmas”
- 26DecSun
Boxing Day
Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed. Falls on a Sunday in 2027.
- 27DecMon
Boxing Day (day off in lieu)
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Expected substitute holiday as Boxing Day falls on a Sunday. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.
Business closures ahead in Guyana
Days when government offices, customs, banks and most companies close. Allow for them in approval cycles, payment dates, vessel arrivals and site deliveries.
| Date | Occasion | When | Calendar | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2026Sunday | Deepavali (Diwali)Deepavali / दीपावली | In 11 days | Hindu lunisolarKartika Amavasya | National |
| 9 Nov 2026Monday | Deepavali (day off in lieu) | In 12 days | Hindu lunisolarKartika Shukla Pratipada | National |
| 25 Dec 2026Friday | Christmas Day | In 58 days | Gregorian | National |
| 26 Dec 2026Saturday | Boxing Day | In 59 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Jan 2027Friday | New Year's Day | In 65 days | Gregorian | National |
| 23 Feb 2027Tuesday | Republic Day (Mashramani)Mashramani | In 118 days | Gregorian | National |
| 22 Mar 2027Monday | Phagwah (Holi)Phagwah / फगुआ | In 145 days | Hindu lunisolarPhalguna Purnima (full moon of Phalguna)estimated | National |
| 26 Mar 2027Friday | Good Friday | In 149 days | Gregorian | National |
| 29 Mar 2027Monday | Easter Monday | In 152 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 May 2027Saturday | Labour Day | In 185 days | Gregorian | National |
| 5 May 2027Wednesday | Arrival Day | In 189 days | Gregorian | National |
| 16 May 2027Sunday | Eid al-AdhaEid-ul-Adha / عيد الأضحى | In 200 days | Islamic (Hijri)10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AHestimated | National |
| 17 May 2027Monday | Eid al-Adha (day off in lieu) | In 201 days | Islamic (Hijri)11 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AHestimated | National |
| 26 May 2027Wednesday | Independence Day | In 210 days | Gregorian | National |
| 5 Jul 2027Monday | CARICOM Day | In 250 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Aug 2027Sunday | Emancipation Day | In 277 days | Gregorian | National |
Approvals & RFQs
Send shop drawings for approval at least two weeks before a long holiday – reviews stop while engineers and authorities are away.
Vessel arrival
Customs clearance and container release pause on public holidays; storage and demurrage keep running. Time the ETA after the break.
Landed cost to Guyana →Site deliveries
Crane hire, trucking permits and site access are limited around holidays. Agree the erection sequence and delivery windows in advance.
Vietnam holidays too
Our factory plans production around Tết (Lunar New Year) and National Day – we lock delivery dates for your project well ahead of both.
Request a quotation →Sources & notes
Dates follow official government lists where published. Islamic and other moon-sighting dates, and holidays not yet gazetted for next year, are marked "estimated" and may move by a day. Always confirm with your local partner before fixing a deadline.
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