Suriname has a total of 21 holidays in 2022. 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
Saturday, January 1, 2022 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Lunar New Year
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.
Holi Phagwa
Friday, March 18, 2022 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
Sunday, March 20, 2022 March Equinox in Suriname (Paramaribo)
Good Friday
Friday, April 15, 2022 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 17, 2022 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 18, 2022 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labor Day
Sunday, May 1, 2022 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Eid al-Fitr
Monday, May 2, 2022 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
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 June Solstice in Suriname (Paramaribo)
Freedom Day
Friday, July 1, 2022 Freedom Day is a public holiday in Suriname
Eid al-Adha
Saturday, July 9, 2022 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
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Indigenous Peoples Day is a public holiday in Suriname
260th anniversary of the Saramaccan Day
Monday, September 19, 2022 260th anniversary of the Saramaccan Day is a public holiday in Suriname
September Equinox
Friday, September 23, 2022 September Equinox in Suriname (Paramaribo)
Day of the Maroons
Monday, October 10, 2022 Day of the Maroons is a public holiday in Suriname
Diwali
Monday, October 24, 2022 Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
Independence Day
Friday, November 25, 2022 Independence Day is a public holiday in Suriname
December Solstice
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 December Solstice in Suriname (Paramaribo)
Christmas Day
Sunday, December 25, 2022 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Monday, December 26, 2022 Boxing Day is a public holiday in Suriname
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