Public holidays in Suriname, 2026
16 public holidays, 12 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Suriname drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Deepavali on Sunday 8 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 17 February | Chinese New Year | Tuesday |
| 25 February | Day of Liberation and Innovation | Wednesday |
| 3 March | Holi Phagwa | Tuesday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 1 July | Emancipation Day | Wednesday |
| 9 August | Indigenous People's Day | Sunday |
| 10 October | Day of the Maroons | Saturday |
| 8 November | Deepavali | Sunday |
| 25 November | Independence Day | Wednesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Suriname have in 2026?
16 nationwide public holidays, 12 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Suriname?
Deepavali, on Sunday 8 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.