New Year's Day is a public holiday in Guyana, observed on January 1, 2026. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameNew Year's Day
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryGY flag Guyana
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Guyana?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Guyana.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Guyana. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Guyana, New Year's Day is known as "New Year's Day".

All Public Holidays in Guyana GY flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-05-01 Labour Day Public
2026-05-05 Arrival Day Public
2026-05-26 Independence Day Public
2026-07-06 Caricom Day Public
2026-08-01 Emancipation Day Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-12-26 Boxing Day Public
2026-02-23 Republic Day Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-05-01 Labour Day Public
2026-05-05 Arrival Day Public

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