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2026 Guyana Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Guyana for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

11

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

3 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Caricom Day

10 days away

About Guyana holidays in 2026

Guyana observes a variety of public holidays in 2026, reflecting its diverse cultural and historical landscape. The year begins with New Year's Day and Republic Day in quick succession. The spring months are marked by religious observances like Good Friday and Easter Monday, followed by significant national holidays such as Labour Day, Arrival Day, and Independence Day. The latter half of the year includes Caricom Day and Emancipation Day, with the year concluding with Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
February 23, 2026MondayRepublic Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 5, 2026TuesdayArrival Day
May 26, 2026TuesdayIndependence Day
July 6, 2026MondayCaricom Day
August 1, 2026SaturdayEmancipation Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day

Planning around Guyana holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays cluster in May, offering a period with multiple observances.
  • The calendar includes both religious and secular national holidays.
  • Check specific dates for holidays that may fall on weekends.
  • Note the distribution of holidays throughout the year, with some months having no observances.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in Guyana shows a notable concentration of observances in May, with three public holidays occurring within the month. This period is followed by a more dispersed pattern for the remainder of the year.

The year begins and ends with clusters of holidays, with January and December each featuring two observances. The middle of the year has a more spread-out rhythm, with single holidays in July and August.

Several months, including March, June, September, October, and November, have no public holidays scheduled in 2026, creating quieter periods in the calendar.

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