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Second Day of Christmas

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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

4-Day Block
SAT 23 Weekend
SUN 24 Weekend
MON 25 Bridge Day
TUE 26 Holiday

4-day weekend with a bridge day on December 25

📣 Traveler notes

Known for its rich, multi-ethnic culture—blending Amerindian, Dutch, African, Javanese, and South Asian influences—Suriname is recognized for its largely untouched Amazon Rainforest and growing ecotourism appeal. Visitors are encouraged to explore both the natural beauty and diverse cultural heritage.

  • The Second Day of Christmas is not listed as a specific public holiday.
  • Major public holidays include: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Revolution Day (Feb 25), Workers' Day (May 1), Indian Arrival Day (Jun 5), and Keti-koti (Jul 1).
  • Always respect local customs and the environment, especially when photographing. Obtain consent before photographing indigenous communities or specific locations, as some spots may be considered sacred.

About this holiday

Suriname is a small republic on the northeast coast of South America. It is characterized by its extensive rainforest coverage (over 90% of territory) and borders the Atlantic Ocean, French Guiana, Brazil, and Guyana. Paramaribo is the capital.