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Holidays & Observances in French Guiana
French Guiana is an overseas territory of France in South America. It is autonomous, but it still has very close ties with France since its economy is dependent on French assistance. It speaks the French language, flies the French flag, and practices Roman Catholicism almost exclusively. The official holidays of French Guiana are mostly the same as the official holidays of France. The main difference in their holidays is probably Carnival, which is celebrated enthusiastically in French Guiana. This celebration stems from the Caribbean culture, which has also influenced French Guiana greatly.
Country Observances
| Holiday Date | Country Holiday | Observance Type | Religion/Belief |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| Pentecost / Whit Sunday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| Assumption of Mary | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| All Saints' Day | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity, Catholic | |
| All Souls' Day - Day of the Dead | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity, Catholic | |
| Christmas Eve | Religious/Beliefs, Popular | Christianity | |
| Christmas | Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular | Christianity | |
| New Years Eve | Popular | ||
| New Year's Day | Popular | ||
| Epiphany | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday / Fat Tuesday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| Ash Wednesday/Carnival | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| Palm Sunday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| Maundy Thursday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| Good Friday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| Easter | Religious/Beliefs, Popular | Christianity |
Public Holidays
| Country Holiday | Holiday Date |
|---|---|
| Christmas |
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