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Guyana : complete schedule of public and bank holidays, closure of banks and stock exchanges, school vacations, trade fairs, cultural and sporting events, festivals, carnivals, election during the next 3 months

  • Currency: Dollar (GYD)
  • Internet domain: .gy - telephone code: +592 - GMT offset: -4 (DST: no)
  • Weekend: Saturday & Sunday
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    Wednesday june 7, 2023Summer holiday (beginning)School holidays
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    Monday june 12, 2023Local electionsSpecial Events
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    Sunday june 18, 2023Fathers' Daycards/flowers
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    Thursday june 29, 2023Eid-ul-Adha - Sacrifice Day - Tabaski - Id-el-Kabir (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
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    Monday july 3, 2023Caricom DaySecular holiday
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    Tuesday august 1, 2023Emancipation DaySecular holiday
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    Monday september 4, 2023Summer holiday (end)School holidays
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    Thursday september 28, 2023Prophet's Anniversary - Eid-Milad Nnabi (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
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    Sunday november 12, 2023Deepavali/DipabaliHinduism
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    Friday december 1, 2023Hanukkahcards/flowers
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    Friday december 22, 2023Christmas holiday (beginning)School holidays
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    Monday december 25, 2023Christmas DayCatholic or protestant
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    Tuesday december 26, 2023St Stephen's DayCatholic or protestant
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    Summer holiday (beginning)

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    Wednesday june 7, 2023
    School holidays :

    Local elections

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    Monday june 12, 2023
    Special Events :

    Fathers' Day

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    Sunday june 18, 2023
    cards/flowers :

    Eid-ul-Adha - Sacrifice Day - Tabaski - Id-el-Kabir (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Thursday june 29, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi :

    Caricom Day

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    Monday july 3, 2023
    Secular holiday : Treaty establishing the Caribbean Community and Common Market (Guyana, Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago), also called the Treaty of Chaguaramas. Signed on July 4, 1973.

    Emancipation Day

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    Tuesday august 1, 2023
    Secular holiday : Celebrates the Emancipation of slaves in the British Empire on August 1, 1834.

    Summer holiday (end)

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    Monday september 4, 2023
    School holidays :

    Prophet's Anniversary - Eid-Milad Nnabi (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Thursday september 28, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi : Youman Nabi: this festival celebrates the birth and death anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad. Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca after the death of his father Abdullah. He lived up to sixty-three years. It was this prophet that created the Holy Quran. He dedicated his life to the teachings of Islam. And showed it through his life how wonderful it is to follow Islam. During this time on Youman Nabi, Mulims in Guyana pay tribute to the mighty prophet Muhammad. This day is spent in prayers. A special service is kept or this occasion as well as religious programs is broadcast throughout the day. On this day as well they give alms to the poor and persons who are in need.

    Deepavali/Dipabali

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    Sunday november 12, 2023
    Hinduism : The Light festival starts with festivities. The week cele ates 1.Dhanteras, 2.Kali Chaudas, 3.Deepavali, 4.Navu-Varsha (new year), 5.Bhai-beej. The Vai cast is mainly concerned. May last several days.

    Hanukkah

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    Friday december 1, 2023
    cards/flowers : Commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt (2nd century BC)

    Christmas holiday (beginning)

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    Friday december 22, 2023
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    Christmas Day

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    Monday december 25, 2023
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    St Stephen's Day

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    Tuesday december 26, 2023
    Catholic or protestant : Remembrance of St Stephen, the first Christian martyr.