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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
Monday, May 17, 2027
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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
15
Weekend
SUN
16
Weekend
MON
17
Holiday
3-day weekend (May 15 – May 17)
📣 Traveler notes
Guyana is an English-speaking destination offering untouched South American nature, rich culture, and excellent wildlife viewing. The majority of the population lives along the coast, leaving the interior largely unexplored.
- Independence Day from the UK is celebrated on May 26th.
- Republic Day is celebrated on February 23rd.
- Carnivals are held for holidays like Republic Day (Mashramani).
- Remove your shoes when visiting homes. Discussions regarding sensitive topics (e.g., politics, ethnicity) require tact and patience to avoid intense debates.
About this holiday
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