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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Day of the Maroons
Saturday, October 10, 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 is a multi-ethnic republic on the northeast coast of South America. Its culture is a blend of indigenous (Amerindian), Dutch, African, Javanese, and South Asian (Hindustani) influences. The country features a largely untouched Amazon Rainforest and is developing as an ecotourism destination, attracting international visitors who admire its nature and culture.
- Jan 1: New Year's Day
- Feb 25: Revolution Day
- May 1: Workers' Day
- Jun 5: Indian Arrival Day
- Jul 1: Keti-koti (Marks the end of slavery/emancipation)
- Note: July 1 is also known as Maspasi (Emancipation Festival)
- Respect local culture and the environment. Always seek consent before taking photographs, especially concerning sacred sites or specific trees, as local guides will typically advise.
About this holiday
The Day of the Maroons commemorates the African populations in the Americas and Indian Ocean who escaped slavery, settling in independent communities. The term 'maroon' is derived from the English and Spanish terms used for these escaped slaves.