HoliTuesday, March 3, 2026
ConfirmedGuyana
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYSGuyana Religious Holidays in a Multi-Faith Calendar
Guyana’s public calendar reflects Christian and Hindu traditions alongside Muslim observances recorded elsewhere in the national schedule. This guide presents the protected Religious mapping for 2026–2028 and explains why classification and legal status must be read separately.
Guyana Religious Holidays 2026
Only dates mapped to this specific holiday classification are shown.
Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026
ConfirmedEaster MondayMonday, April 6, 2026
ConfirmedEid al-Adha (estimated)Thursday, May 28, 2026
Subject to confirmationProphet's Birthday (estimated)Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Subject to confirmationDiwaliSunday, November 8, 2026
ConfirmedDiwaliMonday, November 9, 2026
ConfirmedChristmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
ConfirmedGuyana Religious Holidays 2027
Only dates mapped to this specific holiday classification are shown.
HoliMonday, March 22, 2027
ConfirmedGood FridayFriday, March 26, 2027
ConfirmedEaster MondayMonday, March 29, 2027
ConfirmedEid al-Adha (estimated)Monday, May 17, 2027
Subject to confirmationProphet's Birthday (estimated)Sunday, August 15, 2027
Subject to confirmationDiwaliFriday, October 29, 2027
Subject to confirmationChristmas DaySaturday, December 25, 2027
ConfirmedChristmas DayMonday, December 27, 2027
ConfirmedGuyana Religious Holidays 2028
Only dates mapped to this specific holiday classification are shown.
HoliWednesday, March 22, 2028
Subject to confirmationGood FridayFriday, April 14, 2028
ConfirmedEaster MondayMonday, April 17, 2028
ConfirmedEid al-Adha (estimated)Friday, May 5, 2028
Subject to confirmationProphet's Birthday (estimated)Thursday, August 3, 2028
Subject to confirmationDiwaliWednesday, October 18, 2028
Subject to confirmationChristmas DayMonday, December 25, 2028
ConfirmedChristmas DayWednesday, December 27, 2028
Subject to confirmationCountry context
The Public Holidays Act and annual government notices establish public dates. Guyanese official material recognizes Phagwah, Diwali, Easter, Eid and other occasions as part of the country’s multi-ethnic religious life.
Coverage and entitlement
The mapped subset is not a complete theology calendar. It identifies protected classified dates while annual proclamations remain authoritative for variable observances.
Calendar interpretation
Dates in this calendar carry traditions specific to Guyana Religious Holidays. Observance can involve worship, family gatherings, community events and seasonal customs; practices differ among communities and individuals.
Workplace impact
Do not infer universal office closure from religious classification alone. Use the current official calendar, employment law and applicable contract when planning work.
Banking impact
Bank hours, payment cut-offs and settlement schedules can change on official public holidays. Institution notices remain the operational source.
Schools and institutions
School and academic calendars are issued separately and may contain longer breaks or institution-specific observances.
Travel planning
Transport demand and opening hours can change around major festivals. Confirm official dates and operator schedules, especially for lunar or otherwise movable occasions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does every listed religious date close all workplaces?
No. Religious classification and legal holiday entitlement are different questions.
Why can some dates change?
Lunar and movable feasts may depend on calculation, observation or a later official announcement.
Are 2026, 2027 and 2028 shown on separate indexable pages?
No. One canonical evergreen guide provides an internal year selector.
Is this every religious observance in the country?
No. It contains the protected identities approved for this classified calendar.