Public holidays in Suriname
Suriname has 16 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 16 Public
- 1 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year | Public |
| February 25 | Wednesday | Day of Liberation and Innovation | Public |
| March 3 | Tuesday | Holi Phagwa | Public |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| July 1 | Wednesday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| August 9 | Sunday | Indigenous People's Day | Public |
| October 10 | Saturday | Day of the Maroons | Public |
| November 8 | Sunday | Deepavali | Public |
| November 25 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Suriname have in 2026?
- Suriname has 16 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Suriname in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Suriname fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 4 of them: Indigenous People's Day, Day of the Maroons, Deepavali, Boxing Day.