Long weekends in Guyana, 2026.
Guyana, 2026: 7 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 3 days of leave add the other 3, for 26 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 21 February to 23 February: 3 days off, no leave needed (Republic Day)
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 4 July to 6 July: 3 days off, no leave needed (Caricom Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, Boxing Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 1 May to 5 May: 5 days off, take Mon 4 May as leave (Labour Day, Arrival Day)
- 23 May to 26 May: 4 days off, take Mon 25 May as leave (Independence Day)
Public holidays in Guyana, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Monday 23 February | Republic Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Tuesday 5 May | Arrival Day |
| Tuesday 26 May | Independence Day |
| Monday 6 July | Caricom Day |
| Saturday 1 August | Emancipation Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | Boxing Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Guyana in 2026?
Guyana has 4 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Guyana in 2026?
Labour Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 5 days off, from 1 May to 5 May 2026.
How many public holidays does Guyana have in 2026?
Guyana has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday.