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Public Holiday
Nationwide
World Religion Day
Sunday, January 18, 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 South American republic blending indigenous, Dutch, African, Javanese, and South Asian influences. It offers ecotourism in its Amazon rainforest and is noted for its vibrant culture and friendly residents.
- Jan 1: New Year's Day
- Feb 25: Revolution Day
- May 1: Workers' Day
- June 5: Indian Arrival Day
- July 1: Keti-koti (Emancipation Day)
- Show respect for local culture and the environment. Always seek permission before photographing people or visiting sacred sites; a local guide can assist with permissions.
About this holiday
Religious diversity is central to Surinamese culture, supported by both the government and the community. The population is multi-faith, with major groups including Christianity (48.4%), Hinduism (22.3%), Islam (13.9%), Winti (1.8%), and Javanism (0.8%).