Suriname Public Holidays

Public Holidays in Suriname 2023

There are 17 officially recognized holidays in Suriname (16 Public Holidays, 1 Observance Holiday)

Public holidays are days of celebration where countries celebrate important historical or religious events. In some cases, there are public holidays which are celebrated exclusively in certain region of the country.
NameNative NameDateType
New Year's DayNieuwjaar01 Jan 2023
Chinese New YearChinees Nieuwjaar22 Jan 2023
Day of Liberation and InnovationDag van Bevrijding en Vernieuwing25 Feb 2023
Holi PhagwaHoli-Phagwa07 Mar 2023
Good FridayGoede Vrijdag07 Apr 2023
Easter SundayPasen09 Apr 2023
Easter MondayTweede paasdag10 Apr 2023
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)Suikerfeest (Eid al-Fitr)21 Apr 2023
Labour DayDag van de Arbeid01 May 2023
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)Offerfeest (Eid Al-Adha)28 Jun 2023
Emancipation DayDag der Vrijheden (Keti koti)01 Jul 2023
Indigenous People's DayDag der Inheemsen09 Aug 2023
Day of the MaroonsDag van de Marrons10 Oct 2023
DeepavaliDivali12 Nov 2023
Independence DayOnafhankelijkheidsdag25 Nov 2023
Christmas DayKerstmis25 Dec 2023
Boxing DayTweede kerstdag26 Dec 2023