World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Guyana, 2026
Holiday dates17vs 2025: +2
On weekdays14not on the weekend
On the weekend3weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days6
World rank40 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Mon | Republic Day |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Tue | Holi |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labor Day |
| May 5, 2026 | Tue | Arrival Day |
| May 26, 2026 | Tue | Independence Day |
| May 28, 2026 | Thu | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Mon | CARICOM Day |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Emancipation Day |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Wed | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Diwali |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Mon | Diwali (observed) |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Day After Christmas |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Mon | Day After Christmas (observed) |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 – Feb 23, 2026 | 3 days | Republic Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Jul 4, 2026 – Jul 6, 2026 | 3 days | CARICOM Day |
| Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026 | 3 days | Diwali・Diwali (observed) |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 | 4 days | Christmas Day・Day After Christmas・Day After Christmas (observed) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Day After Christmas (observed)
- + Diwali (observed)
- + Eid al-Adha (estimated)
- + Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
- − Eid al-Adha
- − Prophet's Birthday
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.