SurinamevsGuyana
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
13
Only Suriname
5
Only Guyana
What the numbers say
In 2026, Suriname has 19 nationwide public holidays and Guyana has 11, so Suriname gets 8 more days off. They line up on 6 dates, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Labour Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Suriname has 13 on working days (6 fall on a weekend), against 9 for Guyana (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Suriname offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 5 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Guyana offers 6 and 3. Suriname has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Suriname and May in Guyana.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Suriname
Guyana is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Guyana
Suriname is working these days.