Suriname has a total of 21 holidays in 2021. 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
Friday, January 1, 2021 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Lunar New Year
Friday, February 12, 2021 Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.
Revolution Day
Thursday, February 25, 2021 Revolution Day is a public holiday in Suriname
March Equinox
Saturday, March 20, 2021 March Equinox in Suriname (Paramaribo)
Holi Phagwa
Sunday, March 28, 2021 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.
Good Friday
Friday, April 2, 2021 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 5, 2021 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labor Day
Saturday, May 1, 2021 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Eid al-Fitr
Thursday, May 13, 2021 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
Monday, June 21, 2021 June Solstice in Suriname (Paramaribo)
Freedom Day
Thursday, July 1, 2021 Freedom Day is a public holiday in Suriname
Eid al-Adha
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 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
Monday, August 9, 2021 Indigenous Peoples Day is a public holiday in Suriname
September Equinox
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 September Equinox in Suriname (Paramaribo)
Day of the Maroons
Sunday, October 10, 2021 Day of the Maroons is a public holiday in Suriname
Diwali
Thursday, November 4, 2021 Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
Independence Day
Thursday, November 25, 2021 Independence Day is a public holiday in Suriname
December Solstice
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 December Solstice in Suriname (Paramaribo)
Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25, 2021 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Sunday, December 26, 2021 Boxing Day is a public holiday in Suriname
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