Overview of Guyana Holidays

Guyana Public Holidays

New Year's Day (January 1): New Year's Day is a day to celebrate the new year. It is a public holiday in Guyana and people usually take the day off and spend time with family and friends.

Taysus Day (February 23): Taysus Day is a holiday that celebrates Guyana's African heritage. It is a public holiday and people usually attend street parties and festivals.

Labor Day (May 1): Labor Day is a holiday that celebrates workers' rights. It is a public holiday and people usually take the day off and attend celebrations.

Independence Day (May 26): Independence Day is the day Guyana became independent from the United Kingdom. It is a public holiday and people usually attend celebrations such as flag-raising ceremonies and parades.

Caribbean Community Day (July 6): Caribbean Community Day is a day that celebrates the culture and integration of the Caribbean region. It is a public holiday and people usually attend celebrations such as concerts and festivals.

Emancipation Day (August 1): Emancipation Day is the day that commemorates the abolition of slavery in Guyana. It is a public holiday and people usually attend celebrations such as festivals and seminars.

Christmas (December 25): Christmas is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a public holiday and people usually take the day off and spend time with family and friends.

Guyana Special Holidays:

Eid al-Adha (10th day of the 10th month of the Islamic calendar): Eid al-Adha is a Muslim holiday commemorating the Prophet Ibrahim's (Abraham) willingness to sacrifice his son to God. It is a four-day festival and people usually celebrate by slaughtering a sheep, goat or cow and sharing the meat with family and friends.

Tujue (14th day of the 16th month of the Hindu calendar): Tujue is a Hindu festival celebrating the victory of light over darkness. It is a five-day festival and people usually light lamps, decorate their homes and exchange gifts.

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