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
Friday March 18th
Long Weekend!
Phagwah
Guyana: Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology
Friday April 15th
Long Weekend!
Good Friday
Guyana: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Monday April 18th
Long Weekend!
Easter
Guyana: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
Guyana: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Guyana: As Labour Day falls on a Sunday in 2022, the following Monday will be a public holiday.
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 4th
Long Weekend!
Caricom Day
Guyana: Marks the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas on July 4th 1973
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
Monday October 24th
Long Weekend!
Deepavali
Guyana: Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
Guyana: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Monday December 26th
Long Weekend!
Boxing Day
Guyana: The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
Guyana: As Christmas Day falls on a Sunday in 2022, the following Tuesday will be a public holiday.