Public holidays in French Guiana, 2026
12 public holidays, 10 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for French Guiana drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: All Saints' Day on Sunday 1 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 8 May | Victory Day | Friday |
| 14 May | Ascension Day | Thursday |
| 25 May | Whit Monday | Monday |
| 10 June | Abolition of Slavery | Wednesday |
| 14 July | Bastille Day | Tuesday |
| 15 August | Assumption | Saturday |
| 1 November | All Saints' Day | Sunday |
| 11 November | Armistice Day | Wednesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does French Guiana have in 2026?
12 nationwide public holidays, 10 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in French Guiana?
All Saints' Day, on Sunday 1 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.