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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.

 

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Country Observances

Holiday Date Country Holiday Observance Type Religion/Belief
Holi Religious/Beliefs Hinduism
Good Friday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Easter Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Easter Monday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Laylat Al-Qadr Religious/Beliefs Islam / Muslim
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