This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in French Guiana in 2028. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting French Guiana.
Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
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New Year's Day | French Guiana January 1 2028, Saturday |
National |
Carnival / Shrove Monday | French Guiana February 28 2028, Monday |
National |
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | French Guiana February 29 2028, Tuesday |
National |
Carnival / Ash Wednesday | French Guiana March 1 2028, Wednesday |
National |
March Equinox | French Guiana March 19 2028, Sunday |
Seasonal |
Good Friday | French Guiana April 14 2028, Friday |
National |
Easter Sunday | French Guiana April 16 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
Easter Monday | French Guiana April 17 2028, Monday |
National |
Labor Day / May Day | French Guiana May 1 2028, Monday |
National |
Victory Day | French Guiana May 8 2028, Monday |
National |
Ascension Day | French Guiana May 25 2028, Thursday |
National |
Whit Monday | French Guiana June 5 2028, Monday |
National |
Abolition Day | French Guiana June 10 2028, Saturday |
National |
June Solstice | French Guiana June 20 2028, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
French National Day | French Guiana July 14 2028, Friday |
National |
Assumption of Mary | French Guiana August 15 2028, Tuesday |
National |
September Equinox | French Guiana September 22 2028, Friday |
Seasonal |
Cayenne Festival | French Guiana October 15 2028, Sunday |
Local holiday |
All Saints' Day | French Guiana November 1 2028, Wednesday |
National |
All Souls' Day | French Guiana November 2 2028, Thursday |
Observance |
Armistice Day | French Guiana November 11 2028, Saturday |
National |
December Solstice | French Guiana December 21 2028, Thursday |
Seasonal |
Christmas Day | French Guiana December 25 2028, Monday |
National |
New Year's Eve | French Guiana December 31 2028, Sunday |
Observance |