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CARICOM Day

July 2026
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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Varies
  • Restaurants Varies
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

3-Day Block
SAT 04 Weekend
SUN 05 Weekend
MON 06 Holiday

3-day weekend (July 4 – July 6)

📣 Traveler notes

Guyana is an English-speaking country known for its pristine South American nature, rich culture, and diverse wildlife. Most of the population lives along the coast, making the interior an area for exploration.

  • The country celebrates Republic Day (February 23rd) and Mashramani.
  • Independence was achieved from the UK on May 26, 1966.
  • The current constitution dates back to October 6, 1980.
  • Remove shoes when entering private homes. Exercise caution and tact when discussing local politics, ethnic relations, or socio-economic issues.

About this holiday

CARICOM (Caribbean Community) is an intergovernmental political and economic union established in 1973. Its goals include promoting economic integration, ensuring equitable benefit sharing among 15 member states, and coordinating foreign policy.