| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2025-02-23 | Republic Day | National |
| 2025-03-14 | Holi | National |
| 2025-04-18 | Good Friday | National |
| 2025-04-21 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2025-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2025-05-05 | Arrival Day | National |
| 2025-05-26 | Independence Day | National |
| 2025-06-07 | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 2025-07-07 | CARICOM Day | National |
| 2025-08-01 | Emancipation Day | National |
| 2025-09-05 | Prophet's Birthday | National |
| 2025-10-20 | Diwali | National |
| 2025-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2025-12-26 | Day After Christmas | National |
How many public holidays does Guyana have in 2025?
Guyana has 15 public holidays in 2025: 15 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2025 to 26 December 2025, and no public holiday falls in November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Guyana's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Guyana 2025
Guyana's public holidays create 9 long weekends in 2025 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 14 - Sun 16 March: Holi (3-day weekend, Friday 14 March to Sunday 16 March).
- Fri 18 - Mon 21 April: Good Friday (4-day weekend, Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April).
- Sat 3 - Mon 5 May: Arrival Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 3 May to Monday 5 May).
- Sat 24 - Mon 26 May: Independence Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 24 May to Monday 26 May).
- Sat 5 - Mon 7 July: CARICOM Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 5 July to Monday 7 July).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 August: Emancipation Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 August to Sunday 3 August).
- Fri 5 - Sun 7 September: Prophet's Birthday (3-day weekend, Friday 5 September to Sunday 7 September).
- Sat 18 - Mon 20 October: Diwali (3-day weekend, Saturday 18 October to Monday 20 October).
- Thu 25 - Sun 28 December: Christmas Day (4-day weekend, Thursday 25 December to Sunday 28 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Guyana 2025
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2025 no public holiday in Guyana is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across South America for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Guyana: is your date a holiday in 2025?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Guyana in 2025. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2025 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Guyana.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Guyana (2025)
Our Guyana public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Republic Day
Republic Day marks the anniversary of the founding of a republic or of the adoption of a republican constitution. India observes it on 26 January with a large military and cultural parade in New Delhi, Italy on 2 June, Turkey on 29 October and Iran on 1 April. It is generally a public holiday characterised by official ceremonies, flag displays and speeches reviewing the institutions of the state.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and forms the final day of the Easter octave in Western Christianity. It is a public holiday in many European, Commonwealth and Latin American countries, effectively extending the Easter weekend. Because it is tied to the movable date of Easter, it falls between late March and late April. Traditional customs include egg rolling, picnics and family outings.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.