Guyana public holidays 2026
National public holidays in Guyana. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 23, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| March 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Phagwah |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | Arrival Day |
| May 26, 2026 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Eid-Ul-Azha (estimated) |
| July 6, 2026 | Monday | CARICOM Day |
| August 1, 2026 | Saturday | Emancipation Day |
| August 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Youman Nabi (estimated) |
| November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Deepavali |
| November 9, 2026 | Monday | Deepavali (observed) |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Day After Christmas |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | Day After Christmas (observed) |
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| February 23, 2027 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
| March 22, 2027 | Monday | Phagwah |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| May 5, 2027 | Wednesday | Arrival Day |
| May 17, 2027 | Monday | Eid-Ul-Azha (estimated) |
| May 26, 2027 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| July 5, 2027 | Monday | CARICOM Day |
| August 1, 2027 | Sunday | Emancipation Day |
| August 2, 2027 | Monday | Emancipation Day (observed) |
| August 15, 2027 | Sunday | Youman Nabi (estimated) |
| August 16, 2027 | Monday | Youman Nabi (observed, estimated) |
| October 29, 2027 | Friday | Deepavali |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Day After Christmas |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (observed) |
| December 28, 2027 | Tuesday | Day After Christmas (observed) |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Guyana have in 2026?
17 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for Guyana?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next Guyana holiday?
Deepavali on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
How do I check Guyana business days in code?
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