Mashramani (Republic Day Carnival)
Season or date: February 23
Largest street carnival celebrating independence and republic transition. Parades, steel pan, costume contests in central Georgetown.
Festivals in Guyana
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Festivals
Phagwah (Holi)
Season or date: Around March
Indo-Guyanese led color powder throwing festival. Celebrates spring with music and sweets.
Rupununi Rodeo
Season or date: Easter weekend
Cowboy competition and indigenous cultural festival in Rupununi Savanna.
Bartica Easter Regatta
Season or date: Easter
Boat races and music festival on Essequibo River at Bartica.
Guyana Carnival
Season or date: Last week of May
Privately organized emerging carnival. Attracts tourists from Caribbean nations.
Indigenous Heritage Month
Season or date: September
Month-long nationwide event introducing indigenous dance, crafts, and cuisine.
Diwali
Season or date: October–November
Hindu calendar Festival of Lights. Lamp processions illuminate Georgetown.
Emancipation Day Festivities
Season or date: August 1
Traditional costume contests and drum performances commemorating slave emancipation.
CARICOM Day Celebration
Season or date: First Monday of July
Member nation cuisine fair and concerts celebrating regional integration.
GuyExpo
Season or date: October
Domestic products fair. Business event linking trade and tourism.
Public holidays
- New Year
- Republic Day
- Easter holidays
- May Day
- Indian Arrival Day
- Independence Day
- CARICOM Day
- Emancipation Day
- Diwali
- Christmas
- Boxing Day