Public Holidays in Suriname 2026
15 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Suriname's public holiday calendar reflects exceptional religious and cultural diversity, recognizing Hindu, Muslim, Chinese and Christian festivals alongside national commemorations.
Suriname Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Phagwah |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | Keti Koti |
| Aug 9 | Sunday | Indigenous Peoples Day |
| Oct 10 | Saturday | Maroons Day |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Diwali |
| Nov 25 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
* 2027 lunar and traditional religious dates are provisional pending the final government calendar.
Multicultural National Calendar 2026
Phagwah, Eid al-Fitr and Chinese New Year sit alongside Easter, Christmas, Keti Koti and Indigenous Peoples Day.
Holiday Rules in Suriname
Several religious dates move annually and should be confirmed against the final government calendar.
Suriname Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 25 November.
- Keti Koti is 1 July.
- Indigenous Peoples Day is 9 August.
- The calendar recognizes multiple religious traditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Suriname Independence Day?
25 November.
What is Keti Koti?
It commemorates the abolition of slavery and is observed on 1 July.
Why are 2027 religious dates provisional?
They follow lunar or traditional calendars.
Is Chinese New Year a public holiday?
It is recognized in Suriname's national holiday calendar.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Government-hosted publication listing Suriname national free days and holidays; annual movable dates are cross-checked separately.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government, statutory, gazette or institutional material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check where present. Later official declarations take precedence.