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Holidays & Observances in Guyana
Guyana is an English-speaking country in Northern South America. The population is very diverse, but it is dominated by descendants of African slaves and descendants of Indian workers brought here as cheap labor when slavery was abolished. Ethnic tension is not unusual between the two groups. Religious conflict is rare, however, even though Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam are all popular religions. Holidays for all three religious groups are celebrated openly and enthusiastically. Guyana has also been influenced by the Caribbean, and its colorful, happy celebration traditions have stemmed from that influence.
Upcoming Popular Holidays
Country Observances
Holiday Date | Country Holiday | Observance Type | Religion/Belief |
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Labour Day / May Day | Public, Popular | ||
Independence Day Guyana | Public | ||
Raksha Bandhan | Religious/Beliefs | Hinduism | |
Diwali | Religious/Beliefs | Hinduism | |
Christmas Eve | Religious/Beliefs, Popular | Christianity | |
Christmas | Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular | Christianity | |
Boxing Day - St. Stephen's Day | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
New Years Eve | Popular | ||
New Year's Day | Popular | ||
Republic Day Guyana | Public | ||
Maha Shivaratri | Religious/Beliefs | Hinduism | |
Ramadan Begins | Religious/Beliefs | Islam / Muslim | |
International Women's Day | Popular | ||
Holi | Religious/Beliefs | Hinduism | |
Laylat Al-Qadr | Religious/Beliefs | Islam / Muslim | |
Good Friday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Easter | Religious/Beliefs, Popular | Christianity | |
Easter Monday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity |