Public Holidays in Guyana 2026
16 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Guyana has one of the Caribbean's most religiously diverse public-holiday calendars, with Christian, Hindu and Muslim festivals all recognized nationally alongside civic anniversaries.
Guyana Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 23 | Monday | Republic Day |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Phagwah |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Arrival Day |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| Jul 6 | Monday | CARICOM Day |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Emancipation Day |
| Aug 24 | Monday | Youman Nabi Moon |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Deepavali |
| Nov 9 | Monday | Deepavali holiday Observed |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
* Marked 2027 dates are provisional until confirmed under Guyana's Public Holidays Act and annual Ministry of Home Affairs notices.
A Multireligious National Calendar 2026
Phagwah and Deepavali sit alongside Eid al-Adha, Youman Nabi, Easter and Christmas. Republic Day, Independence Day, Emancipation Day and CARICOM Day add major civic dates.
Holiday Rules in Guyana
The Ministry of Home Affairs formally declares public holidays under the Public Holidays Act. Movable religious dates and substitute days should be checked against the annual notices.
Guyana Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Republic Day is 23 February.
- Independence Day is 26 May.
- CARICOM Day is observed in July.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs issues formal holiday notices.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Guyana Independence Day?
It is observed on 26 May.
Is Deepavali a public holiday?
Yes. Deepavali is a national public holiday.
Why are some 2027 dates marked provisional?
Movable religious dates and observed days require confirmation through the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Is CARICOM Day a public holiday?
Yes. The Ministry formally declared 6 July 2026 as CARICOM Day.
Sources & methodology
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Official 2026 public-holiday notices under the Public Holidays Act.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.