Back to EventsGuyana's Year of
Guyana's Year of
Celebrations
Your guide to the festivals, holidays, and cultural events that define the Guyanese calendar
2026 Annual Calendar10 Events
UP NEXTMAR 25
Phagwah (Holi)
Festival of Colors
Nationwide
January
February
FEB
23
Cultural FestivalVIDEO
Mashramani
Republic Day Celebrations
Georgetown & Nationwide
Float ParadeCostume BandsSteel Pan5 activities
March
Current monthMAR
25
Religious Festival
Phagwah (Holi)
Festival of Colors
Nationwide
Color ThrowingChowtal SingingTraditional Sweets
MAR
15
Sports & RecreationVIDEO
Rupununi Rodeo
Wild West of Guyana
Lethem, Region 9
Bull RidingHorse RacingLasso Competitions
April
APR
20
Sports & Recreation
Easter Regatta
Bartica Sailing Festival
Bartica, Region 7
Boat RacingSwimming CompetitionsLive Music7 activities
May
MAY
5
National Holiday
Arrival Day
Celebrating Heritage
Nationwide
Cultural ProgramsTraditional FoodHeritage Sites
June
JUN
14
Cultural FestivalVIDEO
Guyana Carnival
Caribbean Vibes
Georgetown
Soca MusicCostume BandsStreet Dancing
July
August
September
SEP
1
Cultural Heritage
Amerindian Heritage Month
Indigenous Celebrations
Indigenous Communities
Heritage VillageTraditional CraftsCassava Bread Making
October
November
NOV
12
Religious FestivalVIDEO
Diwali
Festival of Lights
Nationwide
Diya LightingFireworksSweets & Delicacies
December
DEC
25
National Holiday
Christmas Season
Tropical Holiday Magic
Nationwide
Masquerade DancingPepperpotCarol Singing
DEC
31
National Holiday
Old Year's Night
New Year's Eve Celebrations
Georgetown & Nationwide
FireworksStreet PartiesLive Music
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