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Chinese New Year

February 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

📣 Traveler notes

Suriname is known for its vibrant, multi-ethnic blend of cultures, incorporating indigenous, Dutch, African, Javanese, and South Asian influences. It offers both a deep cultural heritage and large, largely untouched Amazon rainforest areas, making it a developing ecotourism destination.

  • 1 January: New Year's Day
  • 25 February: Revolution Day
  • 1 May: Workers' Day
  • 5 June: Indian Arrival Day
  • 1 July: Keti-koti (Emancipation Festival)
  • Always obtain consent before taking photographs, especially when photographing indigenous people or sacred sites, as respect for local culture and environment is mandatory.

About this holiday

Chinese New Year in Suriname. Suriname is a small republic located on the northeast coast of South America, characterized by a diverse, multi-ethnic culture and extensive rainforest cover. The country is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, French Guiana, Brazil, and Guyana. Its largest city is Paramaribo.