School holidays

Suriname ·

4 school breaks in Suriname during 2026. Longest is 43 days (Autumn Vacation).

School breaks

4

Total off-days

71

Longest break

43 d

Next break

In 74 days

Next school break

Autumn Vacation

Aug 19 – Sep 30 · 43 days

74

days away

All 2026 school breaks

4 total
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Dec24

Christmas Vacation

Dec 24 – Jan 5 · 13 days

13d
Apr2

Easter Vacation

Apr 2 – 12 · 11 days

11d
May23

Pentecost Weekend

May 23 – 26 · 4 days

4d
Aug19

Autumn Vacation

Aug 19 – Sep 30 · 43 days

43d

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Public holidays in 2026

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Jan1

New Year's Day

Feb17

Lunar New Year

Mar4

Holi Phagwa

Mar20

Eid al-Fitr

Apr3

Good Friday

Apr6

Easter Monday

May1

Labour Day

May27

Eid al-Adha

Jul1

Freedom Day

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Frequently asked questions

When are school holidays in Suriname 2026?
Suriname schools have 4 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Suriname have in 2026?
Suriname schools observe 4 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the Christmas school break in Suriname 2026?
The Christmas school break in Suriname runs December 24, 2025 – January 5, 2026.
When is the Easter school break in Suriname 2026?
The Easter school break in Suriname runs April 2, 2026 – April 12, 2026.
When is the autumn school break in Suriname 2026?
The autumn school break in Suriname runs August 19, 2026 – September 30, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Suriname. See the source link below for the official publication.

School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.