2026 in Guyana

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Events in the year 2026 in Guyana .

Incumbents

• President: Irfaan Ali
• Prime Minister: Mark Phillips

Events

• 5 January – The government suspends the licences of 107 Brazilian miners operating in Guyana for failing to declare or sell extracted gold to the Guyanese government or authorised buyers. ^[1]
• 26 January – Azruddin Mohamed is elected as Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly. ^[2]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in Guyana

Source: ^[3]

• 1 January – New Year's Day
• 23 February – Republic Day
• 3 March – Holi
• 3 April – Good Friday
• 6 April - Easter Monday
• 1 May – Labour Day
• 5 May – Arrival Day
• 26 May – Independence Day
• 27 May – Eid al-Adha
• 6 July – CARICOM Day
• 1 August – Emancipation Day
• 25 August – Youman-Nabi
• 8–9 November – Diwali
• 25 December – Christmas Day
• 26 December – Boxing Day

Deaths

• 23 February – Rupert Roopnaraine, 83, minister of education (2015–2017) ^[4]

See also

• List of years in Guyana

References

1. "Guyana suspends mining licenses of more than 100 Brazilians in gold smuggling crackdown". AP News. 7 January 2026. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
2. "Guyanese businessman facing US extradition elected opposition leader". AP News. 27 January 2026. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
3. "Guyana Public Holidays 2026". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
4. "Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine, voice of justice and unity, passes at 83". Kaieteur News. Retrieved February 23, 2026.

External links

• Online calendar