Holidays in Guyana in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Guyana in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Guyana.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Holiday Guyana
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
Mashramani (Republic Day) Guyana
February 23 2026, Monday
National
March Equinox Guyana
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Good Friday Guyana
April 3 2026, Friday
National
Easter Monday Guyana
April 6 2026, Monday
National
Labor Day / May Day Guyana
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Arrival Day Guyana
May 5 2026, Tuesday
National
Independence Day Guyana
May 26 2026, Tuesday
National
Eid ul Adha Guyana
May 27 2026, Wednesday
National
June Solstice Guyana
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
CARICOM Day Guyana
July 6 2026, Monday
National
Emancipation Day Guyana
August 1 2026, Saturday
National
Youman-Nabi (Mawlid) Guyana
August 26 2026, Wednesday
National
September Equinox Guyana
September 22 2026, Tuesday
Seasonal
December Solstice Guyana
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Guyana
December 25 2026, Friday
National
Boxing Day Guyana
December 26 2026, Saturday
National