February

Mashramani Annual carnival style festival celebrating, Guyana becoming a Republic in 1970. The name derives from the Arawak language meaning 'job well done'.

April

Rupununi Rodeo Held each year during the Easter weekend at Rupununi.

May

Indian Arrival Day in Guyana May 5th On this day in 1838 that the first group of indentured labour from India arrived in Guyana to work in sugar plantations.

August

Emancipation Day August 1st Celebrates the abolition of slavery in 1834

September

Amerindian Heritage Day

Please note: Some dates are subject to change annually.