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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Boxing Day
Saturday, December 26, 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
📣 Traveler notes
Suriname offers a rich blend of multi-ethnic culture and extensive, largely untouched Amazon Rainforests. Visitors are encouraged to experience its natural beauty and diverse heritage.
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- Always obtain consent before taking photographs, especially when visiting or interacting with indigenous people, as certain areas may be sacred. Respect the local environment and culture.
About this holiday
Boxing Day is celebrated in Suriname, a small republic in the Caribbean/West Indies with a multi-ethnic culture derived from indigenous, Dutch, African, Javanese, and South Asian influences. The country is noted for its large rainforest cover and is a developing ecotourism destination.