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Prophet's Birthday (observed, estimated)

Monday, August 16, 2027
August 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 14 Weekend
SUN 15 Weekend
MON 16 Holiday

3-day weekend (August 14 – August 16)

📣 Traveler notes

Guyana is an English-speaking country renowned for its well-preserved South American nature, wildlife, and diverse Caribbean culture. Most residents live along the coast, leaving the interior largely untouched and undeveloped for exploration.

  • Major carnivals are celebrated on Republic Day or Mashramani.
  • Guyana's Independence Day (from the UK) is celebrated on May 26.
  • Key national holidays include Republic Day (February 23) and the date of the constitution (October 6).
  • Remove shoes when entering a home. Exercise caution, tact, and patience when discussing local issues (e.g., ethnic relations, politics, or socio-economic matters), as these topics can lead to intense debates.

About this holiday

This content combines religious demographic information related to the Comoros with general traveler details pertaining to Guyana.