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October 2028
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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
FRI 20 Holiday
SAT 21 Weekend
SUN 22 Weekend

3-day weekend (October 20 – October 22)

📣 Traveler notes

Suriname possesses a rich, multi-ethnic culture derived from indigenous Amerindian, Dutch, African, Javanese, and South Asian (Hindustani) traditions. The country is known for its large, largely untouched Amazon rainforest and is developing as an ecotourism destination, attracting visitors interested in its nature and culture.

  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Revolution Day (February 25)
  • Workers' Day (May 1)
  • Indian Arrival Day (June 5)
  • Keti-koti / Emancipation Festival (July 1)
  • When photographing people or places, always seek permission and respect local customs, especially in indigenous communities who may consider certain sites or trees holy. Local guides can assist with understanding appropriate etiquette.

About this holiday

Suriname is a small republic in northeastern South America, situated largely in the rainforest. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, French Guiana, Brazil, and Guyana. With an estimated population of 612,985 in 2021, its capital and largest city is Paramaribo.