Suriname Public Holidays in 2020
Suriname has a total of 21 holidays in 2020. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year |
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Lunar New Year |
Saturday, January 25, 2020 | Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations. |
| Revolution Day |
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 | Revolution Day is a public holiday in Suriname |
| Holi Phagwa |
Monday, March 9, 2020 | Holi is a spring festival of colors celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and others. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the upcoming season of spring. The festival can last up to sixteen days. |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2020 | March Equinox in Suriname (Paramaribo) |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 10, 2020 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 12, 2020 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 13, 2020 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| Labor Day |
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Sunday, May 24, 2020 | Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| June Solstice |
Saturday, June 20, 2020 | June Solstice in Suriname (Paramaribo) |
| Freedom Day |
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Freedom Day is a public holiday in Suriname |
| Eid al-Adha |
Friday, July 31, 2020 | Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| Indigenous Peoples Day |
Sunday, August 9, 2020 | Indigenous Peoples Day is a public holiday in Suriname |
| September Equinox |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | September Equinox in Suriname (Paramaribo) |
| Day of the Maroons |
Saturday, October 10, 2020 | Day of the Maroons is a public holiday in Suriname |
| Diwali |
Saturday, November 14, 2020 | Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. |
| Independence Day |
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | Independence Day is a public holiday in Suriname |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2020 | December Solstice in Suriname (Paramaribo) |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2020 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Boxing Day |
Saturday, December 26, 2020 | Boxing Day is a public holiday in Suriname |
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