Suriname public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Suriname): Deepavali, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, 4 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 16
- On a weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 4
Suriname public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year |
| February 25 | Wednesday | Day of Liberation and Innovation |
| March 3 | Tuesday | Holi Phagwa |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| July 1 | Wednesday | Emancipation Day |
| August 9 | Sunday | Indigenous People's Day |
| October 10 | Saturday | Day of the Maroons |
| November 8 | Sunday | Deepavali |
| November 25 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- February 14 – February 174 days off · if you take Monday February 16 off
- February 28 – March 34 days off · if you take Monday March 2 off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Suriname have in 2026?
Suriname has 16 public holidays in 2026; 4 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Suriname?
Next public holiday (Suriname): Deepavali, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, 4 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Suriname has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.