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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Indian Arrival Day
Monday, June 5, 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
SAT
03
Weekend
SUN
04
Weekend
MON
05
Holiday
3-day weekend (June 3 – June 5)
📣 Traveler notes
Suriname is a small republic on the northeast coast of South America, known for its diverse, multi-ethnic culture (blending Amerindian, Dutch, African, Javanese, and South Asian influences). It features a largely untouched Amazon Rainforest and is developing as an ecotourism destination, attracting visitors interested in nature and culture.
- January 1: New Year's Day
- February 25: Revolution Day
- May 1: Workers' Day
- June 5: Indian Arrival Day
- July 1: Keti-koti (Commemorates the end of slavery/emancipation)
- Respect the culture and environment. Always seek consent before photographing people or sacred natural sites, as some inland groups consider certain spots or trees sacred.
About this holiday
Indian Arrival Day is a public holiday celebrated in Suriname, originally established to commemorate the arrival of East Indian immigrants during the indentureship period.