Guyana: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Guyana: On February 23rd 1970, Guyana was declared a co-operative republic within the Commonwealth of Nations
Guyana: As Republic day falls on a Sunday in 2020, the following Monday will be a public holiday.
Monday March 2nd
Long Weekend!
Public Holiday
Guyana: This day has been declared as a public holiday to allow citizens to participate in the general elections.
Monday March 9th
Long Weekend!
Phagwah
Guyana: Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology
Friday April 10th
Long Weekend!
Good Friday
Guyana: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Monday April 13th
Long Weekend!
Easter
Guyana: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
Friday May 1st
Long Weekend!
Labour Day
Guyana: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Guyana: Commemorates the arrival of 396 indentured labourers from India on May 5th 1838
Guyana: Marks Guyana's independence from the United Kingdom on May 26th 1966
Monday July 6th
Long Weekend!
Caricom Day
Guyana: Marks the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas on July 4th 1973
Friday July 31st
Long Weekend!
Eid-Ul-Adha
Guyana: Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.
Guyana: Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834
Guyana: Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
Saturday November 14th
Deepavali
Guyana: Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
Friday December 25th
Long Weekend!
Christmas Day
Guyana: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Saturday December 26th
Boxing Day
Guyana: The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.