Holidays in French Guiana in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in French Guiana in 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | French Guiana January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Carnival / Shrove Monday | French Guiana February 16 2026, Monday |
National |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | French Guiana February 17 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday | French Guiana February 18 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| March Equinox | French Guiana March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Good Friday | French Guiana April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
| Easter Sunday | French Guiana April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Easter Monday | French Guiana April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| Labor Day / May Day | French Guiana May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Victory Day | French Guiana May 8 2026, Friday |
National |
| Ascension Day | French Guiana May 14 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Whit Monday | French Guiana May 25 2026, Monday |
National |
| Abolition Day | French Guiana June 10 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| June Solstice | French Guiana June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| French National Day | French Guiana July 14 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Assumption of Mary | French Guiana August 15 2026, Saturday |
National |
| September Equinox | French Guiana September 22 2026, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Cayenne Festival | French Guiana October 15 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| All Saints' Day | French Guiana November 1 2026, Sunday |
National |
| All Souls' Day | French Guiana November 2 2026, Monday |
Observance |
| Armistice Day | French Guiana November 11 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| December Solstice | French Guiana December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Day | French Guiana December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | French Guiana December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in French Guiana