{"country":"Guyana","code":"gy","years":[2026,2027],"weekend_days":["Sunday","Saturday"],"scope":"National public holidays only; regional holidays are not included.","page":"https://timebento.com/public-holidays/gy.html","open_in_app":"https://timebento.com/gy","holidays":[{"date":"2026-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-02-23","name":"Republic Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National and cultural","about":"23 February marks Guyana becoming a republic in 1970. It is celebrated as Mashramani, from an Amerindian word meaning a celebration after cooperative work, with a parade, music, games and food.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off, with parades and music.","what_to_say":"Happy Republic Day! Happy Mashramani!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-03-03","name":"Holi","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious and cultural (Hindu)","about":"Holi is a major Hindu festival of colours, love and spring. It celebrates the love between Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil, and marks the arrival of spring. In the Caribbean, in Guyana, Suriname and elsewhere, it is known as Phagwah.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention, and a cheerful one.","what_to_say":"Happy Holi! Wishing you a colourful festival.","usual":{"days":"1–2 days"}},{"date":"2026-04-03","name":"Good Friday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.","at_work":"Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid \"Happy Good Friday\". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the Easter weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day, part of a long weekend","note":"Easter Monday is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries, so many people have a four-day weekend."}},{"date":"2026-04-06","name":"Easter Monday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is the most important feast of the Christian year. Families go to church and share a festive meal, and in many places Easter eggs are decorated and broken together as a symbol of the empty tomb. Easter is a moveable feast, with its date set by a lunisolar calendar. Easter Monday, the day after, is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Colleagues may be away for the whole long weekend.","what_to_say":"Happy Easter! Enjoy the long weekend.","usual":{"days":"3–4 days (the Easter weekend)","note":"Good Friday to Easter Monday in many countries."}},{"date":"2026-05-01","name":"Labor Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic","about":"International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a \"great international demonstration\" for the eight-hour day.","at_work":"Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-05-05","name":"Arrival Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, historical","about":"5 May is Indian Arrival Day, which commemorates the arrival of people from India as indentured labourers brought by colonial authorities. It is celebrated in various Caribbean nations, Fiji, South Africa and Mauritius.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Indian Arrival Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-05-26","name":"Independence Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"Marks 26 May 1966, when Guyana became independent from the United Kingdom.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Independence Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-05-28","name":"Eid al-Adha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Adha, the \"festival of the sacrifice\", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"2–4 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2026-07-06","name":"CARICOM Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Regional, civic","about":"The first Monday in July is CARICOM Day, which commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas on 4 July 1973, the agreement that established the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy CARICOM Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-08-01","name":"Emancipation Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic, historical","about":"Marks the end of slavery for people of African descent. In many former British Caribbean territories it commemorates the British Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, which came into force on 1 August 1834, with full emancipation reached in 1838 after an apprenticeship period. Some places keep 1 August and others the first Monday of August. Celebrations include parades, cultural performances, vigils and readings of the emancipation proclamation.","at_work":"Fine to mention with respect: it is both a celebration of freedom and a remembrance of slavery. A day off where it is a holiday; the card shows the date.","what_to_say":"Happy Emancipation Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-08-26","name":"Prophet's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Mawlid is an annual festival commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, on 12 Rabi' al-awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. It was first publicly celebrated by Gökböri, a deputy of Saladin, and the Ottomans declared it an official holiday. Celebrants recite religious poetry in praise of Muhammad.","at_work":"Respectful to mention. Not every colleague marks it in the same way.","what_to_say":"Wishing you a blessed Mawlid.","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2026-11-08","name":"Diwali","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious and cultural (Hindu, also Sikh and Jain)","about":"Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated by Jains and Sikhs. It symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Celebrants light their homes, temples and workplaces with oil lamps, candles and lanterns, and the festival is marked with fireworks. It is connected to Rama's return to his kingdom after defeating the demon king Ravana, and to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention, especially among Hindus. The celebrations generally last five or six days, so some colleagues may be away.","what_to_say":"Happy Diwali! Wishing you and your family a bright and joyful festival.","usual":{"days":"5–6 days (festival)","note":"The celebrations generally last five or six days, between about mid-October and mid-November."}},{"date":"2026-11-09","name":"Diwali","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious and cultural (Hindu, also Sikh and Jain)","about":"Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated by Jains and Sikhs. It symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Celebrants light their homes, temples and workplaces with oil lamps, candles and lanterns, and the festival is marked with fireworks. It is connected to Rama's return to his kingdom after defeating the demon king Ravana, and to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention, especially among Hindus. The celebrations generally last five or six days, so some colleagues may be away.","what_to_say":"Happy Diwali! Wishing you and your family a bright and joyful festival.","usual":{"days":"5–6 days (festival)","note":"The celebrations generally last five or six days, between about mid-October and mid-November."}},{"date":"2026-12-25","name":"Christmas Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, \"Happy holidays\" is a safe choice.","what_to_say":"Merry Christmas! Or: \"Happy holidays, enjoy the break.\"","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"Many countries also have 24 or 26 December off."}},{"date":"2026-12-26","name":"Day After Christmas","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Boxing Day is celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas. It was once a day to donate gifts to those in need and has become part of the Christmas festivities. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. It is usually concurrent with Saint Stephen's Day, which in parts of Europe is the second day of Christmas.","at_work":"Fine to mention. It is part of the Christmas break.","what_to_say":"I hope you're having a lovely break!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-28","name":"Day After Christmas","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Boxing Day is celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas. It was once a day to donate gifts to those in need and has become part of the Christmas festivities. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. It is usually concurrent with Saint Stephen's Day, which in parts of Europe is the second day of Christmas.","at_work":"Fine to mention. It is part of the Christmas break.","what_to_say":"I hope you're having a lovely break!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-02-23","name":"Republic Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National and cultural","about":"23 February marks Guyana becoming a republic in 1970. It is celebrated as Mashramani, from an Amerindian word meaning a celebration after cooperative work, with a parade, music, games and food.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off, with parades and music.","what_to_say":"Happy Republic Day! Happy Mashramani!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-03-22","name":"Holi","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious and cultural (Hindu)","about":"Holi is a major Hindu festival of colours, love and spring. It celebrates the love between Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil, and marks the arrival of spring. In the Caribbean, in Guyana, Suriname and elsewhere, it is known as Phagwah.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention, and a cheerful one.","what_to_say":"Happy Holi! Wishing you a colourful festival.","usual":{"days":"1–2 days"}},{"date":"2027-03-26","name":"Good Friday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.","at_work":"Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid \"Happy Good Friday\". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the Easter weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day, part of a long weekend","note":"Easter Monday is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries, so many people have a four-day weekend."}},{"date":"2027-03-29","name":"Easter Monday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is the most important feast of the Christian year. Families go to church and share a festive meal, and in many places Easter eggs are decorated and broken together as a symbol of the empty tomb. Easter is a moveable feast, with its date set by a lunisolar calendar. Easter Monday, the day after, is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Colleagues may be away for the whole long weekend.","what_to_say":"Happy Easter! Enjoy the long weekend.","usual":{"days":"3–4 days (the Easter weekend)","note":"Good Friday to Easter Monday in many countries."}},{"date":"2027-05-01","name":"Labor Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic","about":"International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a \"great international demonstration\" for the eight-hour day.","at_work":"Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-05-05","name":"Arrival Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, historical","about":"5 May is Indian Arrival Day, which commemorates the arrival of people from India as indentured labourers brought by colonial authorities. It is celebrated in various Caribbean nations, Fiji, South Africa and Mauritius.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Indian Arrival Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-05-17","name":"Eid al-Adha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Adha, the \"festival of the sacrifice\", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"2–4 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2027-05-26","name":"Independence Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"Marks 26 May 1966, when Guyana became independent from the United Kingdom.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Independence Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-07-05","name":"CARICOM Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Regional, civic","about":"The first Monday in July is CARICOM Day, which commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas on 4 July 1973, the agreement that established the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy CARICOM Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-08-01","name":"Emancipation Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic, historical","about":"Marks the end of slavery for people of African descent. In many former British Caribbean territories it commemorates the British Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, which came into force on 1 August 1834, with full emancipation reached in 1838 after an apprenticeship period. Some places keep 1 August and others the first Monday of August. Celebrations include parades, cultural performances, vigils and readings of the emancipation proclamation.","at_work":"Fine to mention with respect: it is both a celebration of freedom and a remembrance of slavery. A day off where it is a holiday; the card shows the date.","what_to_say":"Happy Emancipation Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-08-02","name":"Emancipation Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic, historical","about":"Marks the end of slavery for people of African descent. In many former British Caribbean territories it commemorates the British Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, which came into force on 1 August 1834, with full emancipation reached in 1838 after an apprenticeship period. Some places keep 1 August and others the first Monday of August. Celebrations include parades, cultural performances, vigils and readings of the emancipation proclamation.","at_work":"Fine to mention with respect: it is both a celebration of freedom and a remembrance of slavery. A day off where it is a holiday; the card shows the date.","what_to_say":"Happy Emancipation Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-08-15","name":"Prophet's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Mawlid is an annual festival commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, on 12 Rabi' al-awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. It was first publicly celebrated by Gökböri, a deputy of Saladin, and the Ottomans declared it an official holiday. Celebrants recite religious poetry in praise of Muhammad.","at_work":"Respectful to mention. Not every colleague marks it in the same way.","what_to_say":"Wishing you a blessed Mawlid.","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2027-08-16","name":"Prophet's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Mawlid is an annual festival commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, on 12 Rabi' al-awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. It was first publicly celebrated by Gökböri, a deputy of Saladin, and the Ottomans declared it an official holiday. Celebrants recite religious poetry in praise of Muhammad.","at_work":"Respectful to mention. Not every colleague marks it in the same way.","what_to_say":"Wishing you a blessed Mawlid.","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2027-10-29","name":"Diwali","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious and cultural (Hindu, also Sikh and Jain)","about":"Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated by Jains and Sikhs. It symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Celebrants light their homes, temples and workplaces with oil lamps, candles and lanterns, and the festival is marked with fireworks. It is connected to Rama's return to his kingdom after defeating the demon king Ravana, and to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention, especially among Hindus. The celebrations generally last five or six days, so some colleagues may be away.","what_to_say":"Happy Diwali! Wishing you and your family a bright and joyful festival.","usual":{"days":"5–6 days (festival)","note":"The celebrations generally last five or six days, between about mid-October and mid-November."}},{"date":"2027-12-25","name":"Christmas Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, \"Happy holidays\" is a safe choice.","what_to_say":"Merry Christmas! Or: \"Happy holidays, enjoy the break.\"","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"Many countries also have 24 or 26 December off."}},{"date":"2027-12-26","name":"Day After Christmas","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Boxing Day is celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas. It was once a day to donate gifts to those in need and has become part of the Christmas festivities. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. 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