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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Day after Christmas (observed)
Monday, December 28, 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
26
Weekend
SUN
27
Weekend
MON
28
Holiday
3-day weekend (December 26 – December 28)
📣 Traveler notes
Guyana is an English-speaking South American nation offering untouched nature, rich wildlife, and significant birding opportunities. The local culture is multiethnic Caribbean, with most of the population residing along the coast.
- Guyana celebrates Republic Day (February 23rd).
- Independence Day is celebrated on May 26th.
- Major local holidays include carnivals like Mashramani.
- Remove your shoes when entering Guyanese homes. Exercise extreme caution and tact when discussing local politics, ethnic relations, or socio-economic issues.
About this holiday
Observed as Boxing Day in Guyana on December 26th. While historically related to gift donations, it is now part of the broader Christmas celebration. The holiday date may occasionally shift to December 27th or 28th if needed to fall on a weekday. It is often associated with Saint Stephen's Day.