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Public Holiday
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Indigenous People Day
Monday, August 9, 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.