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Indigenous People Day

August 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

🛋️ Long weekend potential

3-Day Block
SAT 07 Weekend
SUN 08 Weekend
MON 09 Holiday

3-day weekend (August 7 – August 9)

📣 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) traditions. The country offers ecotourism opportunities, featuring a largely untouched Amazon Rainforest and a rich cultural heritage.

  • January 1: New Year's Day
  • February 25: Revolution Day
  • May 1: Workers' Day
  • June 5: Indian Arrival Day
  • July 1: Keti-koti (Emancipation Day)
  • August 9: Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • Always ask for consent before taking photographs, especially when visiting indigenous communities or sacred natural spots, as some areas are considered holy.

About this holiday

Indigenous Peoples' Day in Suriname is an annual celebration honouring the indigenous peoples of the country, observed on August 9.