Suriname Public Holidays List 2027
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Suriname year 2027
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Friday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 06 Feb, Saturday | Lunar New Year | National holiday |
| 3 | 08 Feb, Monday | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 4 | 10 Mar, Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 5 | 20 Mar, Saturday | March Equinox | Season |
| 6 | 22 Mar, Monday | Holi Phagwa | National holiday |
| 7 | 26 Mar, Friday | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 8 | 28 Mar, Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance,Christian |
| 9 | 29 Mar, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 10 | 01 May, Saturday | Labor Day | National holiday |
| 11 | 17 May, Monday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 12 | 21 Jun, Monday | June Solstice | Season |
| 13 | 01 Jul, Thursday | Freedom Day | National holiday |
| 14 | 09 Aug, Monday | Indigenous Peoples Day | National holiday |
| 15 | 23 Sep, Thursday | September Equinox | Season |
| 16 | 10 Oct, Sunday | Day of the Maroons | National holiday |
| 17 | 28 Oct, Thursday | Diwali | National holiday |
| 18 | 25 Nov, Thursday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 19 | 22 Dec, Wednesday | December Solstice | Season |
| 20 | 25 Dec, Saturday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 21 | 26 Dec, Sunday | Boxing Day | National holiday |
New Year (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Lunar New Year (06 Feb) : Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.
Ramadan Start (08 Feb) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Eid al-Fitr (10 Mar) : 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.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Suriname (Paramaribo)
Holi Phagwa (22 Mar) : 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 (26 Mar) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (28 Mar) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (29 Mar) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labor Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Eid al-Adha (17 May) : 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.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Suriname (Paramaribo)
Freedom Day (01 Jul) : Freedom Day is a public holiday in Suriname
Indigenous Peoples Day (09 Aug) : Indigenous Peoples Day is a public holiday in Suriname
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Suriname (Paramaribo)
Day of the Maroons (10 Oct) : Day of the Maroons is a public holiday in Suriname
Diwali (28 Oct) : Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
Independence Day (25 Nov) : Independence Day is a public holiday in Suriname
December Solstice (22 Dec) : December Solstice in Suriname (Paramaribo)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day (26 Dec) : Boxing Day is a public holiday in Suriname